Relationship of hormonally induced developmental changes in preovulatory follicles of the rabbit.
Observations made during these investigations agree with the findings of various authors concerning atresia and follicular growth. In addition the results demonstrate that it is possible to induce the resumption of meiosis in rabbit oocytes without ovulation. This will be a useful tool for further investigations of changes in the chromosomal events during preovulatory ageing.
D000818:Animals; D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone / Q000494:pharmacology*; D008540:Meiosis; D009865:Oocytes / Q000166:cytology; D006080:Ovarian Follicle / Q000166:cytology / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000254:growth & development; D011817:Rabbits / Q000502:physiology*
D006063:Chorionic Gonadotropin; D007987:Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone