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During which stage of follicle growth does the primary oocyte grow in size?
During which stage of follicle growth does the primary oocyte grow in size?
Which cell type is responsible for secreting estrogen and forming the antrum in the follicle growth stages?
Which cell type is responsible for secreting estrogen and forming the antrum in the follicle growth stages?
What event triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
What event triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
Which phase of the ovarian cycle involves changes in the ovary leading up to ovulation?
Which phase of the ovarian cycle involves changes in the ovary leading up to ovulation?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for converting androgens into estrogen in the two-cell theory of estrogen production?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for converting androgens into estrogen in the two-cell theory of estrogen production?
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What is the normal duration range of a typical menstrual cycle?
What is the normal duration range of a typical menstrual cycle?
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What is responsible for the increase in oestrogen levels during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?
What is responsible for the increase in oestrogen levels during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?
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When does ovulation typically occur in a 28-day ovarian cycle?
When does ovulation typically occur in a 28-day ovarian cycle?
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What hormone is mainly responsible for the thickening of the endometrium during the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle?
What hormone is mainly responsible for the thickening of the endometrium during the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle?
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What happens to the corpus luteum if fertilization does not occur?
What happens to the corpus luteum if fertilization does not occur?
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What is the main role of the positive feedback mechanism that leads to an LH surge during the ovarian cycle?
What is the main role of the positive feedback mechanism that leads to an LH surge during the ovarian cycle?
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Which phase of the uterine cycle is characterized by the degeneration of the endometrium?
Which phase of the uterine cycle is characterized by the degeneration of the endometrium?
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What is the correct sequence of events during oogenesis?
What is the correct sequence of events during oogenesis?
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At what stage in a female's life do the ovaries become inactive and experience follicular atresia?
At what stage in a female's life do the ovaries become inactive and experience follicular atresia?
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What is the role of sex hormones in the cyclical maturation of primary oocytes?
What is the role of sex hormones in the cyclical maturation of primary oocytes?
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What is the fate of a secondary oocyte if fertilization does not occur?
What is the fate of a secondary oocyte if fertilization does not occur?
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What happens to the secondary oocyte after fertilization?
What happens to the secondary oocyte after fertilization?
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During which stage of life does a female have a defined number of primary oocytes at birth?
During which stage of life does a female have a defined number of primary oocytes at birth?
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