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Avian Female Reproductive System (view source)
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* Contains from 500 to several thousand primary [[The_Ovary_-_Oocytes_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oocytes]].
* Contains from 500 to several thousand primary [[The_Ovary_-_Oocytes_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|oocytes]].
* [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Follicles]] are '''pedunculated''', suspended by a stalk containing smooth muscle that has a rich vascular and nerve supply.
* [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Follicles]] are '''pedunculated''', suspended by a stalk containing smooth muscle that has a rich vascular and nerve supply.
** Large, pendulous [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Follicles]] may contact the [[Avian_Digestive_Tract_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|stomach]], [[Spleen_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|spleen]] and [[The_Avian_Intestines_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|intestines]].
** Large, pendulous [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Follicles]] may contact the [[Avian_Digestive_Tract_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|stomach]], [[Spleen_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|spleen]] and [[Avian_Intestines_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|intestines]].
** Each consists of a large, yolk-filled oocyte surrounded by a highly vascular follicular wall.
** Each consists of a large, yolk-filled oocyte surrounded by a highly vascular follicular wall.
* Shortly before [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]], a devascularized white band (stigma) appears opposite the stalk, indicating where the wall will rupture at [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]].
* Shortly before [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]], a devascularized white band (stigma) appears opposite the stalk, indicating where the wall will rupture at [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]].
* Occupies the left,dorsal part of the body cavity.
* Occupies the left,dorsal part of the body cavity.
* Related to the [[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|Kidney]], [[The_Avian_Intestines_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|intestines]] and [[The_Gizzard_-_Anamtomy_%26_Physiology|gizzard]].
* Related to the [[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|Kidney]], [[Avian_Intestines_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|intestines]] and [[The_Gizzard_-_Anamtomy_%26_Physiology|gizzard]].
* Massive coiled structure approximately twice body length when fully functional..
* Massive coiled structure approximately twice body length when fully functional..
** Much reduced in juveniles and during the non-laying period.
** Much reduced in juveniles and during the non-laying period.