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| * In females, '''FSH''' is mainly responsible for follicular growth. | | * In females, '''FSH''' is mainly responsible for follicular growth. |
| * Developing follicles produce '''Oestrogen''' from '''Theca and interstitial cells''' and '''Progesterone''' from '''Granulosa cells'''. | | * Developing follicles produce '''Oestrogen''' from '''Theca and interstitial cells''' and '''Progesterone''' from '''Granulosa cells'''. |
− | * Increasing levels of Oestrogen stimulate an '''LH surge''' to cause the [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_- Anatomy & Physiology|follicle]] to split and release the primary [[The_Ovary_-_Oocytes_- Anatomy & Physiology|oocyte]]. | + | * Increasing levels of Oestrogen stimulate an '''LH surge''' to cause the [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|follicle]] to split and release the primary [[Oogenesis - Anatomy & Physiology|oocyte]]. |
| * '''Oestrogen mobilizes calcium''' from the bone, increasing plasma concentrations for [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology|egg formation]]. | | * '''Oestrogen mobilizes calcium''' from the bone, increasing plasma concentrations for [[Egg Composition and Formation - Anatomy & Physiology|egg formation]]. |
| * '''Progesterone''' secretion continues to inhibit further ovulation and stimulate behavioural changes associated with '''broodiness and incubation'''. | | * '''Progesterone''' secretion continues to inhibit further ovulation and stimulate behavioural changes associated with '''broodiness and incubation'''. |
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| == Ovulation== | | == Ovulation== |
| * Number of ovulations varies with species, mostly lay one clutch a year. | | * Number of ovulations varies with species, mostly lay one clutch a year. |
− | * [[Avian Female Reproductive System & Egg Formation#Infundibulum|Infundibulum]] catches the [[The_Ovary_-_Oocytes_- Anatomy & Physiology|oocyte]], facillitated by the left abdominal air sac which tightly encloses the [[Avian Female Reproductive System & Egg Formation#Ovary|ovary]]. | + | * [[Avian Female Reproductive System#Infundibulum|Infundibulum]] catches the [[Oogenesis - Anatomy & Physiology|oocyte]], facillitated by the left abdominal air sac which tightly encloses the [[Avian Female Reproductive System#Ovary|ovary]]. |
− | * Once ovulation has taken place, the [[The_Ovary_-_Follicles_- Anatomy & Physiology|follicle]] shrinks and regresses. | + | * Once ovulation has taken place, the [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|follicle]] shrinks and regresses. |
− | * '''No [[The_Ovary_-Corpus_Luteum_- Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]]''' remains, as there is no developing embryo to maintain. | + | * '''No [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|corpus luteum]]''' remains, as there is no developing embryo to maintain. |
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| == Oviposition == | | == Oviposition == |
| * Expulsion of the egg | | * Expulsion of the egg |
− | * Contraction of the [[Avian Female Reproductive System & Egg Formation#Vagina|Uterine shell gland (Vagina)]] with relaxation of abdominal muscles. | + | * Contraction of the [[Avian Female Reproductive System#Vagina|Uterine shell gland (Vagina)]] with relaxation of abdominal muscles. |
| * Minutes to hours | | * Minutes to hours |
| ** Cuckoos lay their eggs in seconds so they can get away before the host returns. | | ** Cuckoos lay their eggs in seconds so they can get away before the host returns. |
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| * Enters a non-breeding state whilst incubating and caring for the brood. | | * Enters a non-breeding state whilst incubating and caring for the brood. |
− | * Resting ovary appears shrunken, similar to the juvenile [[Avian Female Reproductive System & Egg Formation#Ovary|ovary]]. | + | * Resting ovary appears shrunken, similar to the juvenile [[Avian Female Reproductive System#Ovary|ovary]]. |
− | * [[Avian Female Reproductive System & Egg Formation#Oviduct|Oviduct]] regresses into an inconspicous, narrow tube. | + | * [[Avian Female Reproductive System#Oviduct|Oviduct]] regresses into an inconspicous, narrow tube. |
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| [[Category:Avian Reproduction]] | | [[Category:Avian Reproduction]] |
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