Condensed stromal tissue forms a layer of connective tissue interspersed with fusiform cells that covers this organ; that layer is called the tunica albuginea.
The hilum of this organ is delineated from the insertion of the fold of the broad ligament from which this organ is suspended by the Farre line. Condensed stromal tissue forms a layer of connective tissue interspersed with fusiform cells that covers this organ; that layer is called the tunica albuginea. Other specialized tissues in this organ include granulosa cells, which eventually become (*) luteal cells thanks to the effects of FSH. A spike in LH leads a follicle in this organ to rupture, allowing a mature egg to exit this organ and enter the fallopian tube. For 10 points, name these paired organs of the female reproductive system that produce ova.
The hilum of this organ is delineated from the insertion of the fold of the broad ligament from which this organ is suspended by the Farre line.
ovaries