Follicle Development in Ovaries

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What is the process by which female gametes are produced?

Spermatogenesis

Follicular development (correct)

Embryonic development

Meiosis

How many primordial follicles are present at birth?

100,000

50,000

250,000

500,000 (correct)

Which of the following is not a layer of the ovarian cortex?

Primordial follicles

Medulla (correct)

Germinal epithelium

Tunica albuginea

Which steroid hormone is primarily produced by the ovarian follicles?

Estradiol Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the tunica albuginea in the ovary?

To provide a protective covering for the ovary Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the corpus luteum?

Releases progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the granulosa cells in follicular development?

Surround the oocyte to form cumulus oophorus Signup and view all the answers

What is the size range of a mature or Graffian follicle?

~2-5 cm in diameter Signup and view all the answers

Which structure results from the remains of the dominant follicle after ovulation?

Corpus luteum Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the corpus luteum to continue progesterone secretion?

Synchiotrophoblast secreting human chorionic gonadotropin Signup and view all the answers

Which type of follicle is formed if the secondary follicle survives and shows considerable volume increase?

Tertiary follicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in follicular maturation?

Stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of primordial follicles?

They are quiescent and show little biological activity Signup and view all the answers

What change occurs in the granulosa cells during follicular activation?

They change from squamous to cuboidal and secrete the zona pellucida Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the theca folliculi in ovarian follicle development?

It provides nutrients and hormones to the developing oocyte Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the zona pellucida in ovarian follicle development?

It is a glycoprotein polymer capsule that surrounds the oocyte Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the granulosa cells during the transition from a primary follicle to a secondary follicle?

They become stratified, forming multiple layers around the oocyte Signup and view all the answers

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