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| [[Image:Mare Uterus.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Mare Uterus- Courtesy of A.Crook, Copyright RVC 2008]] | | [[Image:Mare Uterus.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The Mare Uterus- Courtesy of A.Crook, Copyright RVC 2008]] |
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| == Puberty == | | == Puberty == |
− | [[Puberty - Defining Puberty - Anatomy & Physiology|Puberty]] is the process of aquiring reproductive capability, and age at onset of puberty varies from between [[Puberty- Overview of Puberty - Anatomy & Physiology|species]]. There are several factors involved in triggering the [[Puberty - Factors Influencing the Onset of Puberty - Anatomy & Physiology|onset]] of puberty, including body size, nutritional factors, day length, genetic factors and environmental and social factors. The onset depends on the ability of specific hypothalamic neurons to produce [[Puberty - Endocrine Events of Puberty - Anatomy & Physiology|gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)]] in sufficient quantities to both promote and support gametogenesis. The hypothalamus itself is influenced by hormonal factors that are [[Puberty - Differences in the Male and Female Hypothalamus- Anatomy & Physiology|male or female specific]]. | + | [[Puberty Defining - Anatomy & Physiology|Puberty]] is the process of aquiring reproductive capability, and age at onset of puberty varies from between [[Puberty Overview - Anatomy & Physiology|species]]. There are several factors involved in triggering the [[Puberty Onset Influencing Factors - Anatomy & Physiology|onset]] of puberty, including body size, nutritional factors, day length, genetic factors and environmental and social factors. The onset depends on the ability of specific hypothalamic neurons to produce [[Puberty Endocrine Events - Anatomy & Physiology|gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)]] in sufficient quantities to both promote and support gametogenesis. The hypothalamus itself is influenced by hormonal factors that are [[Hypothalamus Differences in the Male and Female - Anatomy & Physiology|male or female specific]]. |
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| == Female Reproductive Tract and Reproductive Behaviour== | | == Female Reproductive Tract and Reproductive Behaviour== |
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| == Lactation == | | == Lactation == |
| The secretion of milk from the mammary glands is known as [[Lactation - Anatomy & Physiology|lactation]] - the milk provides [Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology|nourishment]] for the neonate in addition to immunoprotection in the form of anitibodies which are contained in the initial mammary secretions, or [[Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]]. Mammary development and milk production and ejection are induced by [[Lactation - Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology|hormonal signals]]. Lactation continues until the neonate is weaned; after weaning the [[Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mammary glands]] undergo [[Lactation - Anatomy & Physiology#Involution|involution]] and return to a non-secretory state. | | The secretion of milk from the mammary glands is known as [[Lactation - Anatomy & Physiology|lactation]] - the milk provides [Milk Composition and Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology|nourishment]] for the neonate in addition to immunoprotection in the form of anitibodies which are contained in the initial mammary secretions, or [[Milk_Composition_and_Biosynthesis- Anatomy & Physiology#Colostrum|colostrum]]. Mammary development and milk production and ejection are induced by [[Lactation - Endocrine Control - Anatomy & Physiology|hormonal signals]]. Lactation continues until the neonate is weaned; after weaning the [[Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|mammary glands]] undergo [[Lactation - Anatomy & Physiology#Involution|involution]] and return to a non-secretory state. |
− | Various pathological states that affect mammary tissues include [[Neoplasia - Pathology#Examples of Tumour Types|mammary neoplasia]] and [[Healing and Repair - Pathology#Female|mastitis]]. Metabolic disturbances can also occur during lactation, the most common being [[General Pathology - Vascular Fluid Balance - Pathology#Calcium|hypocalcaemia]] or 'milk fever'. | + | Various pathological states that affect mammary tissues include [[Neoplasia - Pathology#Examples of Tumour Types|mammary neoplasia]] and [[Healing and Repair - Pathology#Female|mastitis]]. Metabolic disturbances can also occur during lactation, the most common being hypocalcaemia or 'milk fever'. |
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| == Reproductive Technologies == | | == Reproductive Technologies == |
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| * [[Fish Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology|Fish Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology ]] | | * [[Fish Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology|Fish Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology ]] |
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− | ==Test yourself - Reproduction System flashcards==
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| == References == | | == References == |
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| * B.Young, J.W Heath: Wheater's Functional Histology, A Text and Colour Atlas | | * B.Young, J.W Heath: Wheater's Functional Histology, A Text and Colour Atlas |
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− | [[Category:Reproductive System]] | + | [[Category:Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology]] |