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What is the correct order of follicular development stages in the female reproductive system?
What is the correct order of follicular development stages in the female reproductive system?
- Primary, Antral, Pre-antral
- Primary, Pre-antral, Antral (correct)
- Pre-antral, Antral, Primary
- Antral, Primary, Pre-antral
What is the function of the theca cells in follicular development?
What is the function of the theca cells in follicular development?
- Supporting the primary oocyte
- Secreting FSH
- Production of estrogen (correct)
- Formation of antrum
How does the dominant follicle maintain its status during folliculogenesis?
How does the dominant follicle maintain its status during folliculogenesis?
- By inhibiting estrogen production
- By secreting FSH
- By having more FSH receptors (correct)
- By forming the cumulus oophorus
What is the role of aromatase in folliculogenesis?
What is the role of aromatase in folliculogenesis?
How is the selection of the dominant follicle regulated in the menstrual cycle?
How is the selection of the dominant follicle regulated in the menstrual cycle?
What happens to the oocytes in the follicles that are not selected for further development?
What happens to the oocytes in the follicles that are not selected for further development?
What is the main role of estrogens in the female reproductive system?
What is the main role of estrogens in the female reproductive system?
Which gland lubricates the vagina?
Which gland lubricates the vagina?
What is the pH of the vagina due to its acidic environment?
What is the pH of the vagina due to its acidic environment?
What is the primary role of progesterone in the female reproductive system?
What is the primary role of progesterone in the female reproductive system?
Which hormone is responsible for breast development and pelvis widening in females?
Which hormone is responsible for breast development and pelvis widening in females?
What is the 'default' path for the development of internal and external genitalia?
What is the 'default' path for the development of internal and external genitalia?
What is the primary function of androgens in relation to female reproductive physiology?
What is the primary function of androgens in relation to female reproductive physiology?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the anatomy of the ovaries?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the anatomy of the ovaries?
During which stage of embryonic development do primordial germ cells become oogonia?
During which stage of embryonic development do primordial germ cells become oogonia?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the formation of primordial follicles?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the formation of primordial follicles?
What is the DNA content of primary oocytes at birth?
What is the DNA content of primary oocytes at birth?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of follicular recruitment at puberty?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the process of follicular recruitment at puberty?
Which of the following statements about granulosa cells is correct?
Which of the following statements about granulosa cells is correct?
Which binding globulin is responsible for transporting serum estrogens?
Which binding globulin is responsible for transporting serum estrogens?
What is the primary mechanism of action for estrogen and progesterone?
What is the primary mechanism of action for estrogen and progesterone?
What is the role of activin in the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?
What is the role of activin in the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle?
Which hormone provides negative feedback on FSH during the follicular phase?
Which hormone provides negative feedback on FSH during the follicular phase?
What is the normal implantation site for a blastocyst in the uterus?
What is the normal implantation site for a blastocyst in the uterus?
What is the fate of the primary oocyte from the dominant antral follicle?
What is the fate of the primary oocyte from the dominant antral follicle?
What hormone surge is responsible for triggering ovulation?
What hormone surge is responsible for triggering ovulation?
What leads to the rupture of the follicle and release of the oocyte during ovulation?
What leads to the rupture of the follicle and release of the oocyte during ovulation?
Where does fertilization usually occur?
Where does fertilization usually occur?
What event triggers the completion of meiosis II for the secondary oocyte?
What event triggers the completion of meiosis II for the secondary oocyte?
What happens to the oocyte 24 hours after ovulation?
What happens to the oocyte 24 hours after ovulation?
