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| * Most birds have only left ovary but 2 ovaries are typical of many raptors. | | * Most birds have only left ovary but 2 ovaries are typical of many raptors. |
− | * '''Left Ovary''' lies caudal to the [[Adrenal_Glands_- Anatomy & Physiology|Adrenal Gland]], close to the cranial tip of the [[Macroscopic Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|Kidney]]. | + | * '''Left Ovary''' lies caudal to the [[Adrenal_Glands_- Anatomy & Physiology|Adrenal Gland]], close to the cranial tip of the [[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|Kidney]]. |
| * Consists of: | | * Consists of: |
| ** '''Medulla''': vascular with nerve fibres and smooth muscle | | ** '''Medulla''': vascular with nerve fibres and smooth muscle |
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| * Suspended by the '''mesovarium'''. | | * Suspended by the '''mesovarium'''. |
| * Blood supply from the '''cranial renal artery''' | | * Blood supply from the '''cranial renal artery''' |
− | ** Artery is very short, making ovariectomy very difficult with risk of [[Haemorrhage - Pathology|haemorrhage]]. | + | ** Artery is very short, making ovariectomy very difficult with risk of [[Haemorrhage|haemorrhage]]. |
| * Contains from 500 to several thousand primary [[Oogenesis - Anatomy & Physiology|oocytes]]. | | * Contains from 500 to several thousand primary [[Oogenesis - Anatomy & Physiology|oocytes]]. |
| * [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|Follicles]] are '''pedunculated''', suspended by a stalk containing smooth muscle that has a rich vascular and nerve supply. | | * [[Follicles - Anatomy & Physiology|Follicles]] are '''pedunculated''', suspended by a stalk containing smooth muscle that has a rich vascular and nerve supply. |
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| * Shortly before [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_- Anatomy & 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 & Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]]. | | * Shortly before [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_- Anatomy & 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 & Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]]. |
| * The empty follicle (calix) regresses following [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]] and disappears in a few days. | | * The empty follicle (calix) regresses following [[Exotics_-_Breeding%2C_Ovulation_and_Oviposition_- Anatomy & Physiology#Ovulation|ovulation]] and disappears in a few days. |
− | * No [[The_Ovary_-Corpus_Luteum_- Anatomy & Physiology|Corpus Luteum]] is required, since there is no embryo to maintain as there is in mammals. | + | * No [[Corpus Luteum - Anatomy & Physiology|Corpus Luteum]] is required, since there is no embryo to maintain as there is in mammals. |
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| == Oviduct == | | == Oviduct == |
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| * 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]], [[Avian_Intestines_- Anatomy & Physiology|intestines]] and [[Gizzard_- Anatomy & Physiology|gizzard]]. | + | * Related to the [[Renal Anatomy - Anatomy & Physiology#Common Anatomy|Kidney]], [[Avian_Intestines_- Anatomy & Physiology|intestines]] and [[Gizzard_- Anatomy & 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. |
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| [[Category:Avian Reproduction]] | | [[Category:Avian Reproduction]] |
| + | [[Category:Bullet Points]] |