Difference between revisions of "Ovary"
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The [[ovary]] is an [[organ]] in the [[Female Reproductive System|female reproductive system]] which produces and stores the [[Ovum|egg cells]]. | The [[ovary]] is an [[organ]] in the [[Female Reproductive System|female reproductive system]] which produces and stores the [[Ovum|egg cells]]. | ||
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The '''ovaries''' are [[organ]]s in the [[Female Reproductive System|female reproductive system]] and [[Endocrine Gland|endocrine glands]] in the [[Endocrine System|endocrine system]]. | The '''ovaries''' are [[organ]]s in the [[Female Reproductive System|female reproductive system]] and [[Endocrine Gland|endocrine glands]] in the [[Endocrine System|endocrine system]]. | ||
Revision as of 10:14, 8 June 2019
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
The ovary is an organ in the female reproductive system which produces and stores the egg cells.
About the Ovary
- There are two ovaries in a female.
- The ovaries release one ovum every 28 days.
- Each ovary takes a turn to release the ovum each month, but in some female humans both ovaries release an ovum at the same time which can lead to twins.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The ovaries are organs in the female reproductive system and endocrine glands in the endocrine system.
About Ovaries in the Female Reproductive System
- The ovaries are where the ova are stored.
- During the menstrual cycle follicle stimulating hormone causes a follicle in the ovary grow and a single ovum to mature.
- Luteinising Hormone causes the ovum to be released from the follicle.