30 Questions
What is the primary function of the enzyme aromatase in granulosa cells?
Converting aldosterone to estrogen
What is the fate of the non-dominant follicle during a menstrual cycle?
It undergoes atresia and becomes a polar body
What is the characteristic of follicular cysts?
Thin-walled and fluid-filled structures with both granulosa and thecal endocrine cells
What happens when cyst formation disrupts blood vessels?
A hemorrhagic cyst is formed
What is the ultimate fate of most ovarian follicles?
They undergo atresia
What is the primary stimulus for ovulation?
Hormonal regulation
What is the fate of the oocyte during ovulation?
It is released from the ovary
Which part of the ovary contains loose connective tissue and blood vessels?
Medulla
What triggers the process of follicular growth in puberty?
Release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary
What is the result of oocyte differentiation during follicular growth?
Increase in mitochondrial number and RER extensiveness
What is the function of cortical granules in the oocyte?
They contain various proteases that undergo exocytosis during fertilization
What is the characteristic of granulosa cells in secondary or antral follicles?
They reorganize themselves around a cavity called antrum
What is the purpose of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in pregnancy?
To promote the growth of the corpus luteum and maintain the uterine mucosa
What is the function of the ciliated cells in the uterine tube epithelium?
To sweep fluid towards the uterus
What is the result of chronic salpingitis in the uterine tube?
Blockage of oocyte or embryo transport to the uterus
What is the function of the corpus luteum in the menstrual cycle?
To maintain the uterine mucosa during pregnancy
What is the name of the region of the uterine tube where fertilization normally occurs?
Ampulla
What is the purpose of the secretory peg cells in the uterine tube epithelium?
To secrete glycoproteins of a nutritive mucus film
At what point in the menstrual cycle does the primary oocyte complete the first meiotic division?
Midway through the menstrual cycle
What is the role of inhibin hormone in the female reproductive system?
Sends negative feedback to the hypothalamus to stop releasing GnRH
What is the result of the rapid release of Luteinizing Hormone (LH)?
Completion of meiosis I and the release of follicular fluid
What is the role of prostaglandins in the female reproductive system?
Triggering smooth muscle contractions in the theca externa
What is the net result of the activation of plasminogen in the ovarian wall?
Weakening of the collagen in the tunica albuginea
What is the function of hyaluronan in the follicular fluid?
Increasing the fluid viscosity and swelling the follicle
What is the location of the exchange between embryonic and maternal blood?
In the lacunae of the decidua basalis
What type of epithelium covers the cervical region around the external os?
Nonkeratinized stratified squamous epithelium
What is the purpose of the cervical mucus during ovulation?
To facilitate the passage of sperm
What is the function of the cervical glands during pregnancy?
To secrete highly viscous mucus
What is the histological similarity between the labia majora and the scrotum?
They are both homologous and histologically similar
What is the structure homologous to the penis in the female external genitalia?
Clitoris
Test your knowledge of the female reproductive system, focusing on the growth and development of ovarian follicles, including the role of hormones and the process of follicular maturation. Learn about the different stages of follicular development and how they relate to menopause. Evaluate your understanding of the female reproductive system and its various components.
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