International Encyclopedia of Primatology
Ovarian Cycle
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Thompson, ME
January 1, 2017
The ovarian cycle is the recurring pattern of hormonal events, and associated changes to reproductive tissues, that governs ovulation, conception, and zygotic implantation in mammalian females. Primate ovarian cycles follow a general template, whereby the hormones estradiol, luteinizing hormone (LH), and progesterone regulate the physiology of gamete maturation, ovulation, and conception, respectively. In addition to their effects on the reproductive tissues, these hormones have important influences on sexual behavior.
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Thompson, M. E. (2017). Ovarian Cycle. In International Encyclopedia of Primatology (pp. 1–5). https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119179313.wbprim0388
Thompson, M. E. “Ovarian Cycle.” In International Encyclopedia of Primatology, 1–5, 2017. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119179313.wbprim0388.
Thompson ME. Ovarian Cycle. In: International Encyclopedia of Primatology. 2017. p. 1–5.
Thompson, M. E. “Ovarian Cycle.” International Encyclopedia of Primatology, 2017, pp. 1–5. Scopus, doi:10.1002/9781119179313.wbprim0388.
Thompson ME. Ovarian Cycle. International Encyclopedia of Primatology. 2017. p. 1–5.