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Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 15:24, 11 September 2008
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* Uterus enlarges slightly
* Uterus enlarges slightly
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Endometrium|Endometrium]] becomes congested and oedematous, glands show secretory activity.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Endometrium|Endometrium]] becomes congested and oedematous, glands show secretory activity.
* Vaginal mucous becomes hyperaemic.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Vagina_2|Vaginal]] mucous becomes hyperaemic.
** Increase in cell numbers in the vaginal epithelium.
** Increase in cell numbers in the [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Vagina_2|vaginal]] epithelium.
** Superficial layers become cornified.
** Superficial layers become cornified.
* The '''bitch''' shows external evidence:
* The '''bitch''' shows external evidence: