CAPS 390 Lecture Notes - Lecture 35: Simple Squamous Epithelium, Ovarian Cyst, Loose Connective Tissue
18 Nov 2015
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Lect 35 female reproduction i (nov 24 2014, dr. roskelley) Consists of: internal reproductive organs: ovaries, oviduct, uterus and vagina, external genitalia: vestibule, labia majora, labia minora, clitoris, mammary glands. Female reproductive organs become functional at menarche" (first menstrual flow) and non- functional at menopause; (slowing and cessation of menstrual flow). Ovoid shaped (3cm long x 2 cm wide) paired organ in pelvis. Suspended by the mesovarium: folds in lining (peritoneum) of abdominopelvic cavity. Mesovarium is lined by a mesothelium (simple squamous epithelium) and contains a loose connective tissue with nerves and vasculature to support the ovaries. From the outermost layer to the inner layer: Tunica albuginea: dense irregular connective tissue (many collagen fibers) just below germinal epithelium. Ovarian cortex: loose connective tissue; contains the ovarian follicles (up to 1 million at birth and 400,000 at menarche but only ~400 fully develop during reproductive period from menarche to menopause). Corpus luteum will develop and degenerate in the ovarian cortex.
