Unraveling the Mysteries of the Ovary: A Comprehensive Mind Map Guide
Unravel the mysteries of the ovary with our comprehensive mindmap guide.
Explore the intricate structure and functions of this vital reproductive organ in a visually engaging format.
Discover the role of hormones in regulating the menstrual cycle and understand the complexities of ovarian function.
Here is a detailed comprehensive mind map of the physiology topic “Ovary”:
Central Idea: Ovary
Main Branches:
- Structure
- Functions
- Hormonal Regulation
- Follicular Development
- Ovulation
- Corpus Luteum
- Clinical Correlations
Sub-Branches:
1. Structure
- Location
- Paired organs located in pelvic cavity
- Suspended by ovarian ligaments
- Components
- Germinal epithelium
- Stroma
- Follicles
- Blood Supply
- Ovarian arteries
- Ovarian veins
2. Functions
- Oogenesis
- Production of ova (eggs) for fertilization
- Meiosis and follicular development
- Hormone Production
- Estrogen and progesterone production
- Regulation of reproductive cycle
- Storage of Ova
- Ova stored in follicles until ovulation
3. Hormonal Regulation
- Estrogen
- Produced by granulosa cells
- Regulates follicular growth and ovulation
- Progesterone
- Produced by corpus luteum
- Prepares uterus for implantation
- Gonadotropins
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
- Regulate follicular development and ovulation
4. Follicular Development
- Primordial Follicles
- Immature follicles containing ova
- Develop into primary follicles
- Primary Follicles
- Grow and mature under FSH stimulation
- Develop into secondary follicles
- Secondary Follicles
- Continue to grow and mature
- Release ova during ovulation
5. Ovulation
- Mechanism
- LH surge triggers ovulation
- Follicle ruptures and releases ovum
- Timing
- Occurs mid-cycle (day 14 of 28-day cycle)
- Regulated by hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis
6. Corpus Luteum
- Formation
- After ovulation, follicle transforms into corpus luteum
- Produces progesterone to prepare uterus for implantation
- Functions
- Maintains pregnancy if fertilization occurs
- Regresses if pregnancy does not occur
7. Clinical Correlations
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
- Hormonal imbalance and ovulatory dysfunction
- Associated with infertility and metabolic disorders
- Ovarian Cancer
- Malignant tumors of ovarian tissue
- Risk factors and diagnostic markers
- Ovarian Cysts
- Fluid-filled sacs in ovarian tissue
- Benign or malignant, may cause symptoms or complications
This mind map covers the key topics related to the ovary, including its structure, functions, hormonal regulation, follicular development, ovulation, corpus luteum, and clinical correlations.
