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Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 15:16, 11 September 2008
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* Female seeks out the male and 'stands' to be mounted.
* Female seeks out the male and 'stands' to be mounted.
* Uterine, cervical and vaginal glands secrete increased amounts of mucus.
* Uterine, cervical and vaginal glands secrete increased amounts of mucus.
* Vaginal epithelium and uterine endometrium becomes hyperaemic and congested.
* Vaginal epithelium and [[Female_Reproductive_Tract_-The_Uterus_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology#Endometrium|uterine endometrium]] becomes hyperaemic and congested.
* Cervix is relaxed
* Cervix is relaxed
* Ovulation occurs during this phase in all domestic species except the cow.
* Ovulation occurs during this phase in all domestic species except the cow.