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Uterus - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 09:26, 10 September 2008
, 09:26, 10 September 2008→Histology
The appearance of the uterus varies with the stages of the oestrus cycle.
The appearance of the uterus varies with the stages of the oestrus cycle.
=== Follicular phase-Oestrus ===
[[Image:Uterus Oestrus.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Histological Section of the Feline Uterus during Oestrus- Courtesy of J.Bredl, Copyright RVC 2008]]
*Increasing numbers of uterine glands developing and elongating within the endometrium due to the influence of Oestrogens produced by the developing follicles.
*Increasing numbers of uterine glands developing and elongating within the endometrium due to the influence of Oestrogens produced by the developing follicles.
*General increase in the thickness of the endometrium.
*General increase in the thickness of the endometrium.
*The epithelium lining the glands is Simple Columna epithelium.
*The epithelium lining the glands is Simple Columna epithelium.
== Luteal phase ==
*The endometrium is at its maximum thickness with a large number of highly developed glands.
*The endometrium is at its maximum thickness with a large number of highly developed glands.
*This is the secretory phase for the endometrium.
*This is the secretory phase for the endometrium.
== Anoestrus ==
*The endothelium is relatively thin with little endometrial proliferation or gland development.
*The endothelium is relatively thin with little endometrial proliferation or gland development.
*The glands are lined by Simple Cuboidal epithelium.
*The glands are lined by Simple Cuboidal epithelium.