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What hormone stimulates the secretion of androgens by the theca interna cells?
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
What is the function of FSH in the ovarian cycle?
Conversion of androgen to estrogen
What is the role of estrogen-rich fluid formed by granulosa cells?
Formation of antrum
What event is directly triggered by the preovulatory surge of LH release?
Resumption of meiosis in oocytes
What is the function of multivesicular bodies (MVB) in the ovary?
Digestion of ground substance cementing fibroblasts
What effect does the LH surge have on the FSH receptors on granulosa cells?
Diminishes their number
What leads to the intrafollicular production of PGA and PGE during ovulation?
Rupture of the follicle
What is the main effect of luteolysis in the ovarian cycle?
Decrease in progesterone concentration causing FSH and LH secretion increase
Which event is associated with the LH surge during the ovarian cycle?
Reduction in FSH receptors on granulosa cells
Test your knowledge on the events that occur in the ovary during the ovarian cycle. Learn about the hormone changes, FSH and LH secretion, and the conversion of androgens to estrogen.
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