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Most follicles ovulate. The few that don’t are resorted. This process is known as follicular apoptosis.
Most follicles ovulate. The few that don’t are resorted. This process is known as follicular apoptosis.
False (B)
Primordial follicles contain which type of oocyte?
Primordial follicles contain which type of oocyte?
- tertiary
- Primary (correct)
- Secondary
- no oocyte is contained in the primordial follicles
Primary follicles start forming?
Primary follicles start forming?
- After fertilization
- After puberty (correct)
- Immediately after birth
- During early embryonic development
Which of the following is true regarding secondary follicles in most species?
Which of the following is true regarding secondary follicles in most species?
What is the name of the follicular called that directly surround the oocyte?
What is the name of the follicular called that directly surround the oocyte?
When the secondary oocytes detaches and becomes free floating, which type of follicle is this?
When the secondary oocytes detaches and becomes free floating, which type of follicle is this?
Which of the following is NOT true about the corpus luteum?
Which of the following is NOT true about the corpus luteum?
The tunica albuginea of the ovary is….
The tunica albuginea of the ovary is….
The oviduct is a muscular tube from the ovary to the uterus.
The oviduct is a muscular tube from the ovary to the uterus.
Which of the following is not a function of the oviduct?
Which of the following is not a function of the oviduct?
Which of the following is NOT true about the uterus ?
Which of the following is NOT true about the uterus ?
Which of the following is true?
Which of the following is true?
The ectocervix faces the uterus
The ectocervix faces the uterus
Which of the following types of placenta is used by ruminants?
Which of the following types of placenta is used by ruminants?
Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the sertoli cells?
Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the sertoli cells?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory sex gland?
Which of the following is NOT an accessory sex gland?
The tunica albuginea is a capsule of dense connective tissue which lies under the visceral vaginal tunic
The tunica albuginea is a capsule of dense connective tissue which lies under the visceral vaginal tunic
Which of the following hormones, secreted by Sertoli cells, increases testosterone concentration in the seminiferous tubules ?
Which of the following hormones, secreted by Sertoli cells, increases testosterone concentration in the seminiferous tubules ?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding testosterone?
Which of the following is NOT true regarding testosterone?
Which of the following is the correct spermatic pathway?
Which of the following is the correct spermatic pathway?
All sperm empties into the rete testis
All sperm empties into the rete testis
Which of the following produces fructose as an energy source for sperm cells?
Which of the following produces fructose as an energy source for sperm cells?
The ductus deferens contain which of the following?
The ductus deferens contain which of the following?
What are the components of the male reproductive system?
What are the components of the male reproductive system?
Testes are the site of _____________
Testes are the site of _____________
Interstitial cells (aka Sertoli cells), produce testosterone
Interstitial cells (aka Sertoli cells), produce testosterone
Match the following to its correct layer that it’s synonymous to.
Match the following to its correct layer that it’s synonymous to.
The ectocervix is lined by stratified squamous epithelium
The ectocervix is lined by stratified squamous epithelium
The mucosal layer of the vagina is mostly lines by _____
The mucosal layer of the vagina is mostly lines by _____
Match the following to correct description
Match the following to correct description
Choose correct development stages of sperm
Choose correct development stages of sperm
Sertoli cells produce 3 hormones; these are:
Sertoli cells produce 3 hormones; these are:
ICSH (Interstitial cell stimulating hormone) is also known as FSH
ICSH (Interstitial cell stimulating hormone) is also known as FSH
Sertoli cells have a few functions, including protecting the spermatids from the immune system via tight junctions.
Sertoli cells have a few functions, including protecting the spermatids from the immune system via tight junctions.
What is the function of myopic cells?
What is the function of myopic cells?
What type of cells can you expect to find in between the seminiferous tubules?
What type of cells can you expect to find in between the seminiferous tubules?
The testis is surrounded by ______ and ________ vaginal tunics and __________
The testis is surrounded by ______ and ________ vaginal tunics and __________
What is NOT a hormone produced by Sertoli cells?
What is NOT a hormone produced by Sertoli cells?
Leydig cells respond to _____ to produce _______
Leydig cells respond to _____ to produce _______
During spermatogenesis, which is the first stage to have a haploid (1N) number of chromosomes?
During spermatogenesis, which is the first stage to have a haploid (1N) number of chromosomes?
Secondary spermatocytes are produced in what stage of spermatogenesis?
Secondary spermatocytes are produced in what stage of spermatogenesis?
Which part of the mature sperm has abundant mitochondria?
Which part of the mature sperm has abundant mitochondria?
Primary oocyte arrest in ________
Primary oocyte arrest in ________
For most mammals, secondary oocyte arrest in _________
For most mammals, secondary oocyte arrest in _________
Spermatozoa can be found at the basement membrane of the Spermatogenic epithelium
Spermatozoa can be found at the basement membrane of the Spermatogenic epithelium
The site of sperm maturation is in the ______ and ________ of epididymis, and the storage of sperm is in the ________
The site of sperm maturation is in the ______ and ________ of epididymis, and the storage of sperm is in the ________
Stereocilia in the epididymis function to increase movement of sperm, and decrease absorption of fluid
Stereocilia in the epididymis function to increase movement of sperm, and decrease absorption of fluid