Ovarian and Uterine Cycles Quiz

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During which process are oocytes released from the ovary?

Uterine cycle

Ovarian cycle (correct)

Meiosis

Menstrual cycle

How many primary oocytes are typically released during a woman's lifetime?

300,000

1 million

400–500 (correct)

100–300 million

At what stage are the primary oocytes at birth?

Fully developed

Partway through meiosis (correct)

Ready for fertilization

Inactive

What is the role of granulosa cells in the ovarian cycle?

Nourish the oocyte Signup and view all the answers

How many primary oocytes are present in both ovaries at puberty?

300,000 Signup and view all the answers

When does the development of primary oocytes halt until after puberty?

At birth Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate duration of the menstrual cycle?

28 days Signup and view all the answers

How many linked cycles make up a complete menstrual cycle?

Two Signup and view all the answers

When do menstrual cycles generally continue throughout the reproductive years?

Except during pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

How many sperm are released in a single ejaculation?

100–300 million Signup and view all the answers

What triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?

Rapidly rising estrogen concentration Signup and view all the answers

What inhibits the secretion of LH and FSH during the second half of the menstrual cycle?

High but steady levels of estrogen and progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What hormone causes the endometrial layer to proliferate during the menstrual cycle?

Progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What hormone is secreted by the corpus luteum?

Progesterone and estrogen Signup and view all the answers

What hormone triggers the formation of the corpus luteum?

LH Signup and view all the answers

What causes the release of the oocyte from the follicle?

Rupture of the follicle Signup and view all the answers

What event accounts for the cyclical nature of the female hormonal pattern?

A single positive feedback event before the midpoint of the cycle Signup and view all the answers

What prevents a second ovulation from taking place until the cycle is complete?

High but steady levels of estrogen and progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What causes the LH surge triggering ovulation?

High concentration of estrogen from the maturing follicle Signup and view all the answers

What happens if pregnancy does not occur in the menstrual cycle?

Hormone levels fall and the endometrial layer disintegrates and is shed Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the rupture of the follicle during ovulation?

A sharp rise in LH Signup and view all the answers

What happens if fertilization does not occur?

The corpus luteum degenerates, leading to a drop in estrogen and progesterone levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the corpus luteum in the case of pregnancy?

It degenerates due to the developing placenta secreting enough progesterone and estrogen Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the proliferative phase in the uterine cycle?

Rising estrogen levels Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the secretory phase of the uterine cycle?

Production of estrogen and progesterone by the corpus luteum Signup and view all the answers

What causes menstruation in the uterine cycle?

No fertilized egg arrives, leading to the disintegration of the endometrial lining Signup and view all the answers

What may offer relief from symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle?

Exercise and medications like aspirin and ibuprofen Signup and view all the answers

What do granulosa cells do during the ovarian cycle?

Divide and secrete glycoproteins around the oocyte Signup and view all the answers

What hormone prepares the endometrium for a possible pregnancy?

Progesterone Signup and view all the answers

What causes the start of a new ovarian cycle?

Degeneration of the corpus luteum Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The Ovarian and Uterine Cycles

The ovarian cycle begins with an increase in GnRH from the hypothalamus, leading to the secretion of FSH and LH by the anterior pituitary.
FSH and LH stimulate the follicle to grow and secrete estrogen, while granulosa cells divide and secrete glycoproteins around the oocyte.
Ovulation occurs midway through the cycle, triggered by a sharp rise in LH, causing the follicle to rupture and release the secondary oocyte.
The ruptured follicle becomes the corpus luteum, secreting progesterone to prepare the endometrium for a possible pregnancy.
If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum degenerates in about 12 days, leading to a drop in estrogen and progesterone levels, and the start of a new ovarian cycle.
In the case of pregnancy, the developing placenta secretes enough progesterone and estrogen to support the pregnancy, leading to the degeneration of the corpus luteum.
The uterine cycle prepares the endometrium for pregnancy, with menstrual, proliferative, and secretory phases.
Menstruation occurs if no fertilized egg arrives, leading to the disintegration of the endometrial lining and shedding of tissue and blood.
The proliferative phase is triggered by rising estrogen levels, thickening the endometrial lining and producing a thin, watery mucus in the cervix.
The secretory phase is characterized by the production of estrogen and progesterone by the corpus luteum, causing the endometrium to continue proliferating and preparing for a developing embryo.
The menstrual cycle can cause discomfort, with symptoms like premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and painful menstruation known as dysmenorrhea.
Exercise and medications like aspirin and ibuprofen may offer relief from symptoms such as pain, mood swings, and water retention associated with the menstrual cycle.

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Test your knowledge of the ovarian and uterine cycles with this quiz. Explore the hormonal changes, phases, and physiological processes involved in these crucial reproductive cycles. Gain a deeper understanding of ovulation, menstruation, and the impact of pregnancy on these cycles.