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The process which controls the timing of the type of sexual cycle seen in female mammals. The regulated release of progesterone, a steroid hormone, by the corpus luteum of the ovary and by the placenta. Increase in size of primordial follicles including proliferation and shape changes of granulosa and/or theca cells until oocyte is surrounded by one layer of cuboidal shaped granulosa cells (primary follicle). The set of processes resulting in differentiation of theca and granulosa cells into luteal cells and in the formation of a corpus luteum after ovulation. The regrowth of the endometrium and blood vessels in the uterus following menstruation, resulting from a rise in progesterone levels. The series of molecular signals mediated by follicle-stimulating hormone. Increase in size of primary follicles including oocyte growth and granulosa and/or theca cell proliferation until more than one layer of granulosa cells is present (preantral follicle). Regression of ovarian corpora lutea. The process leading to the rupture of the follicle, releasing the centrally located oocyte into the oviduct. An example of this is found in Mus musculus. The type of sexual cycle seen in female mammals, with physiologic changes in the endometrium that recur at regular intervals during the reproductive years. Disruption of theca cell layer releasing follicular fluid and/or the oocyte. The sloughing of the endometrium and blood vessels during menstruation that results from a drop in progesterone levels. The progression of physiological phases, occurring in the endometrium during the estrous cycle that recur at regular intervals during the reproductive years. The estrous cycle is an ovulation cycle where the endometrium is resorbed if pregnancy does not occur. The menstrual cycle process by which one central cavity separating the oocyte/cumulus complex from mural granulosa and theca cells is formed during the various stages of oogenesis. Increase in size of follicles surrounded by two or more layers of granulosa cells up to the onset of antrum formation. Increase in size of antral follicles due to cell proliferation and/or growth of the antral cavity. The process, occurring above the cellular level, that is pertinent to the reproductive function of a multicellular organism. This includes the integrated processes at the level of tissues and organs. Any process specifically pertinent to the functioning of integrated living units: cells, tissues, organs, and organisms. A process is a collection of molecular events with a defined beginning and end. The process whose specific outcome is the progression of the ovarian follicle over time, from its formation to the mature structure. Association of oocytes with supporting epithelial granulosa cells to form primordial follicles. Increase in size of the cumulus surrounding the oocyte including change in morphology due to proliferation and dispersion of cumulus cells. A process involved in the sexual cycle seen in female mammals, with physiologic changes in the endometrium that recur at regular intervals during the reproductive years. The progression of physiological phases, occurring in the endometrium during the menstrual cycle that recur at regular intervals during the reproductive years. The menstrual cycle is an ovulation cycle where the endometrium is shed if pregnancy does not occur. Any process pertinent to the generation and maintenance of rhythms in the physiology of an organism.

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GO TERM SUMMARY

Name: ovulation cycle process
Acc: GO:0022602
Aspect: Biological Process
Desc: A process involved in the sexual cycle seen in female mammals, with physiologic changes in the endometrium that recur at regular intervals during the reproductive years.
Synonyms:
  • estrous cycle process
  • menstrual cycle process
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INTERACTIVE GO GRAPH

GO:0022602 - ovulation cycle process (interactive image map)

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