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Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 20:04, 11 September 2008
, 20:04, 11 September 2008→Oestrus
* The onset and end of oestrus are the only stages of the oetrous cycle that can be accurately measured. They are therefore used to determine cycle length.
* The onset and end of oestrus are the only stages of the oetrous cycle that can be accurately measured. They are therefore used to determine cycle length.
* Female seeks out the male and 'stands' to be mounted.
* Female seeks out the male and 'stands' to be mounted.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Histology|Uterine]], cervical and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Vagina_2|vaginal glands]] secrete increased amounts of mucus.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Histology|Uterine]], [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Histology|cervical]] and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Vagina/Vestibule_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Vagina_2|vaginal glands]] secrete increased amounts of mucus.
* Vaginal epithelium and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Endometrium|uterine endometrium]] becomes hyperaemic and congested.
* Vaginal epithelium and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Endometrium|uterine endometrium]] becomes hyperaemic and congested.
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Cervix]] is relaxed
* [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Cervix_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Cervix]] is relaxed