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Where is graffian follicles found?
Graafian follicles are found in the ovaries of the female reproductive system. They are structures within the ovary where the maturation of the egg (ovum) takes place before ovulation.
How is the name follicle-stimulating hormone appropriate for its function?
In females, in the ovary FSH stimulates the growth of immature Graafian follicles to maturation. Graafian follicles are the mature follicle. Primary follicles mature to Graafian follicles. As the follicle grows, it releases inhibin, which shuts off the FSH production.
What substance stimulates the structures within the ovaries?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is the substance that stimulates the structures within the ovaries. It is produced by the pituitary gland and plays a crucial role in the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, which contain the eggs. FSH, along with luteinizing hormone (LH), regulates the menstrual cycle and promotes estrogen production in the ovaries.
Does mitosis occur in the ovaries and testes?
Yes, mitosis does occur in the ovaries and testes. In the ovaries, mitosis is involved in the production of ova (eggs) through the development of ovarian follicles. In the testes, mitosis plays a role in the production of sperm through the process of spermatogenesis.
Do the ovaries release estrogen and progesterone in response to gonadotropic hormones from the pituitary gland?
Yes, the ovaries release estrogen and progesterone in response to gonadotropic hormones (FSH and LH) from the pituitary gland. FSH stimulates the development of follicles in the ovaries, leading to estrogen production, while LH triggers ovulation and promotes the production of progesterone from the corpus luteum.
How do you increase the number of follicles on my ovaries?
Its quite possible, but I wonder why you want to increase the number of follicles? Trying for a multiple pregnancy? Increasing the number of follicles will not be beneficial if your consideration is fertility. It can be harmful too.
You have small multiple follicles in both ovaries can you conceive at this time?
i have small multiple follicles in both ovaries could i concieve at this time
What are small follicles seen in both ovaries?
A doctor will interpret the findings of tests done that show follicles in both ovaries. Often this is not a serious problem and can happen for a number of reasons.
What organ forms the corpus luteum?
Ovarian follicles in the ovaries.
Where do female sex cells develop?
In follicles which are found in the ovaries.
What hormone stimulates the ovaries to develop follicles and secrete estrogen?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the ovaries to develop follicles and secrete estrogen.
Is the number of primordial follicles greater in the ovaries at puberty or at birth?
Puberty
What structures are responsible for production of estrogen?
Estrogen is produced in part by the follicles in the ovaries. Additionally, its production is helped by the placenta, and corpus luteum.
What is produced in follicles?
Follicles are specialized structures in various organs, primarily in the ovaries and thyroid gland. In the ovaries, follicles produce eggs (oocytes) and secrete hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, which are crucial for regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy. In the thyroid gland, follicles produce thyroid hormones (thyroxine and triiodothyronine) that regulate metabolism and energy levels in the body.
When you have polycystic ovary syndrome does that mean you have large ovaries?
No, it means that instead egg follicles properly developing, they begin turning into cysts inside of the ovaries.
Cells produced in ovaries?
Certain follicles present in the ovaries, develop to form egg cells. If you are confused about cells in ovaries overall....then remember all organs are made up of cells, why the astonishment?
How does eggs get from ovary to uterus?
Growing follicles in the ovaries secrete small amounts of oestrogen in to the blood.
