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What hormone is responsible for the formation of the corpus luteum?
What hormone is responsible for the formation of the corpus luteum?
- Estrogen
- LH (correct)
- Progesterone
- FSH
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the follicle increase production of estrogen?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the follicle increase production of estrogen?
- Luteal phase
- Ovulation phase
- Menstrual phase
- Proliferative phase (correct)
What stimulates the growth of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle?
What stimulates the growth of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle?
- Estrogen and progesterone (correct)
- Progesterone
- FSH
- LH
Which hormone is responsible for causing the follicle to rupture and expel the egg during ovulation?
Which hormone is responsible for causing the follicle to rupture and expel the egg during ovulation?
How do increased levels of estrogen impact the hypothalamus during the menstrual cycle?
How do increased levels of estrogen impact the hypothalamus during the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone(s) are involved in stimulating the growth of the granulosa cells in the follicle?
Which hormone(s) are involved in stimulating the growth of the granulosa cells in the follicle?
What stimulates granulosa cells and theca cells to produce progesterone before ovulation?
What stimulates granulosa cells and theca cells to produce progesterone before ovulation?
What happens to the corpus luteum if the egg is not fertilized?
What happens to the corpus luteum if the egg is not fertilized?
What leads to the LH surge that causes ovulation?
What leads to the LH surge that causes ovulation?
What causes menopause in females?
What causes menopause in females?
What is the function of LH and FSH during the menstrual cycle?
What is the function of LH and FSH during the menstrual cycle?
What occurs when estrogen levels are very low during menopause?
What occurs when estrogen levels are very low during menopause?
What is the function of the corpus luteum in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the corpus luteum in the female reproductive system?
How does estrogen production differ in the ovaries compared to testosterone?
How does estrogen production differ in the ovaries compared to testosterone?
Which of the following hormones stimulates the granulosa cells to convert androstenedione into estradiol in the ovaries?
Which of the following hormones stimulates the granulosa cells to convert androstenedione into estradiol in the ovaries?
In oogenesis, what structure contains the primary oocyte surrounded by granulosa cells that secrete fluid into the antrum?
In oogenesis, what structure contains the primary oocyte surrounded by granulosa cells that secrete fluid into the antrum?
During ovulation, what causes the mature follicle to rupture and expel the egg?
During ovulation, what causes the mature follicle to rupture and expel the egg?
How does oogenesis differ from spermatogenesis in terms of gamete production?
How does oogenesis differ from spermatogenesis in terms of gamete production?
What is the main role of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the female reproductive system?
What is the main role of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the female reproductive system?
What is the consequence if a mature follicle degenerates into corpus albicans?
What is the consequence if a mature follicle degenerates into corpus albicans?
Which hormone is responsible for converting cholesterol into androstenedione in ovaries?
Which hormone is responsible for converting cholesterol into androstenedione in ovaries?
What is the primary function of estrogen in the ovaries?
What is the primary function of estrogen in the ovaries?
