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What hormone stimulates the secretion of androgens by the theca interna cells?
What hormone stimulates the secretion of androgens by the theca interna cells?
- Estrogen
- FSH
- Progesterone
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH) (correct)
What is the function of FSH in the ovarian cycle?
What is the function of FSH in the ovarian cycle?
- Conversion of androgen to estrogen (correct)
- Formation of LH receptors on granulosa cells
- Stimulation of androgen secretion
- Promotion of oocyte maturation
What is the role of estrogen-rich fluid formed by granulosa cells?
What is the role of estrogen-rich fluid formed by granulosa cells?
- Development of LH receptors
- Stimulation of PGA and PGE production
- Formation of antrum (correct)
- Promotion of oocyte maturation
What event is directly triggered by the preovulatory surge of LH release?
What event is directly triggered by the preovulatory surge of LH release?
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What is the function of multivesicular bodies (MVB) in the ovary?
What is the function of multivesicular bodies (MVB) in the ovary?
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What effect does the LH surge have on the FSH receptors on granulosa cells?
What effect does the LH surge have on the FSH receptors on granulosa cells?
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What leads to the intrafollicular production of PGA and PGE during ovulation?
What leads to the intrafollicular production of PGA and PGE during ovulation?
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What is the main effect of luteolysis in the ovarian cycle?
What is the main effect of luteolysis in the ovarian cycle?
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Which event is associated with the LH surge during the ovarian cycle?
Which event is associated with the LH surge during the ovarian cycle?
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