1. A reproductive organ, and an endocrine gland
OVARIES
A reproductive organ, and an endocrine gland

2. Where are the ovaries located?
The ovaries are located in the pelvis, on either side of the uterus.
They are connected to each other through the fallopian tubes.
Each ovary is roughly the size on an almond.

3. Animation of the process of fertilization:
fertilisation-of-egg-by-sperm
Answer the following questions:
Where are eggs produced?
Where are eggs fertilized?
Where do eggs go after they are fertilized?

4. What key hormones do the ovaries use/produce?
Estrogen
Progesterone
FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
Each of these four hormones have their own special tasks to complete!

5. FSH and LH FSH is a hormone that : LH is a hormone that
Is produced in pituitary gland
Is carried to ovaries through blood
Causes an egg to mature in the ovary
Stimulates ovaries to release the hormone estrogen
LH is a hormone that
Is produced in the pituitary gland
Causes the mature egg to be released from the ovary (into the fallopian tubes)
Transforms follicles that have released an egg into CORPUS LUTEUM
CORPUS LUTEUM IS THE SITE OF PROGESTERONE PRODUCTION
FSH and LH

6. PROGESTERONE
Progesterone’s main purpose is to promote the survival and development of the fetus.
Progesterone levels tend to rise and fall dramatically.
During ovulation, Progesterone levels sky rocket, in order to promote pregnancy.
Once progesterone levels fall again, the cycle repeats itself.
If a woman fails to ovulate during her cycle, it is most likely because of little progesterone production.
When progesterone levels decrease, estrogen levels increase. This imbalance can be toxic.

7. ESTROGEN
Estrogen is extremely important in the growth and development of the female body.
Controls growth of the endomertium (uterine lining) during the menstrual cycle in preparation of a fertilized egg
Estrogen is secreted from a mature follicle
Stops the production of FSH (so you only have one mature egg)
Stimulates pituitary gland to release LH

8. http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/science/aq a_pre_2011/human/hormonesrev3.shtml
*Video of FSH and LH levels

9. The Female Menstrual Cycle
Phase
Description of Events
Hormone Produced
Days
flow
Menstruation (bleeding)
1-5
follicular
Follicles Develop in Ovaries
estrogen
6-13
ovulation
Oocyte bursts form ovary 14
luteal
Corpus Luteum forms, endometrium thickens
Estrogen and progesterone
15-28
Approximately 1 egg matures after each menstrual cycle. 1 egg each month!

11. PCOS- Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Cells grow in order to build tissues. Tissues build organs.
PCOS, is the rapid production of cells.
All unused cells build and form tissue cysts.
These tissue cysts cause the ovaries to shut down.
No ovaries = no eggs. No eggs = infertility.

12. QUIZ
1. How are the ovaries connected? a.) through the pelvis b.) through the fallopian tubes c.) through the blood d.) all of the above
ANSWER: B

13. 2. Which of the following is not produced nor used by the ovaries. a
2. Which of the following is not produced nor used by the ovaries? a.) FSH b.) Estrogen c.) ADH d.) Progesterone
ANSWER : C

14. 3. In comparison to Adrenaline, Progesterone is a fast- acting hormone
3. In comparison to Adrenaline, Progesterone is a fast- acting hormone. TRUE FALSE
ANSWER : FALSE

15. 4. All ovarian cysts are cancerous and dangerous. TRUE FALSE
ANSWER : FALSE

16. 5. Which of the following is not one of the four phases of the female menstrual cycle? a.) Flow phase b.) Follicular phase c.) Corpus phase d.) Luteal phase e.) Ovulation phase
ANSWER : C

17. Work Cited
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