Follicular Apoptosis and Ovulation
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Most follicles ovulate. The few that don’t are resorted. This process is known as follicular apoptosis.

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Primordial follicles contain which type of oocyte?

  • tertiary
  • Primary (correct)
  • Secondary
  • no oocyte is contained in the primordial follicles

    • 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?

    <p>They are several cell layers thick and contain secondary oocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the follicular called that directly surround the oocyte?

    <p>Corona radiata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the secondary oocytes detaches and becomes free floating, which type of follicle is this?

    <p>Mature (Graffian)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about the corpus luteum?

    <p>Forms in the ovary before ovulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tunica albuginea of the ovary is….

    <p>In the outer cortex below the surface of the epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The oviduct is a muscular tube from the ovary to the uterus.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a function of the oviduct?

    <p>Transport the embryo to uterus for implantation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true about the uterus ?

    <p>The functional zone is the layer that remains after pregnancy or estrus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true?

    <p>The columnar epithelium of the oviducts have motile cilia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ectocervix faces the uterus

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following types of placenta is used by ruminants?

    <p>Cotyledonary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones is NOT secreted by the sertoli cells?

    <p>Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an accessory sex gland?

    <p>Epididymis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The tunica albuginea is a capsule of dense connective tissue which lies under the visceral vaginal tunic

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following hormones, secreted by Sertoli cells, increases testosterone concentration in the seminiferous tubules ?

    <p>ABP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT true regarding testosterone?

    <p>Has catabolic effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the correct spermatic pathway?

    <p>Seminiferous tubules, straight tubules, rete testis, efferent ductules, epididymis, ductus deferens, urethra</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All sperm empties into the rete testis

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following produces fructose as an energy source for sperm cells?

    <p>Seminal Vesicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ductus deferens contain which of the following?

    <p>Stereocilia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the components of the male reproductive system?

    <p>Testis, epididymis , ductus deferens, accessory glands and external genitalia/penis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Testes are the site of _____________

    <p>Testis are the site of spermatogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Interstitial cells (aka Sertoli cells), produce testosterone

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following to its correct layer that it’s synonymous to.

    <p>Mucosa = Endometrium Muscularis = Myometrium Serosa = Perimetrium Mesentery = Mesometrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ectocervix is lined by stratified squamous epithelium

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The mucosal layer of the vagina is mostly lines by _____

    <p>Stratified squamous epithelium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following to correct description

    <p>Amnion = Smooth translucent membrane that surrounds the fetus and holds amniotic fluid; providing cushion against mechanical injurty Allantois = Contains fetal urine &amp; other fluids; collect liquid waste from embryo; site of gas exchange Chorion = Layer that contacts mother, exchange of blood and gases between mother and fetus; develops into fetal aspect of placenta Fetal membrane = Yolk sac, amnion, chorion, allantois</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Choose correct development stages of sperm

    <p>Spermatogonia - primary spermatocytes— secondary spermatocytes— spermatids— spermatozoa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sertoli cells produce 3 hormones; these are:

    <p>ABP, AMH, and Inhibin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    ICSH (Interstitial cell stimulating hormone) is also known as FSH

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sertoli cells have a few functions, including protecting the spermatids from the immune system via tight junctions.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of myopic cells?

    <p>To move spermatozoa out of the tubules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells can you expect to find in between the seminiferous tubules?

    <p>Leydig cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The testis is surrounded by ______ and ________ vaginal tunics and __________

    <p>Parietal ; visceral; tunica albugenea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a hormone produced by Sertoli cells?

    <p>Growth hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Leydig cells respond to _____ to produce _______

    <p>LH, Testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During spermatogenesis, which is the first stage to have a haploid (1N) number of chromosomes?

    <p>Secondary spermatocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Secondary spermatocytes are produced in what stage of spermatogenesis?

    <p>Meiosis I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the mature sperm has abundant mitochondria?

    <p>Mid Piece</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Primary oocyte arrest in ________

    <p>Prophase of meiosis I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For most mammals, secondary oocyte arrest in _________

    <p>Metaphase of Meiosis II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Spermatozoa can be found at the basement membrane of the Spermatogenic epithelium

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The site of sperm maturation is in the ______ and ________ of epididymis, and the storage of sperm is in the ________

    <p>body; head; tail.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Stereocilia in the epididymis function to increase movement of sperm, and decrease absorption of fluid

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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