Ovarian Cycle Events Summary
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Resumption of meiosis in oocytes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of multivesicular bodies (MVB) in the ovary?

    <p>Digestion of ground substance cementing fibroblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect does the LH surge have on the FSH receptors on granulosa cells?

    <p>Diminishes their number</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What leads to the intrafollicular production of PGA and PGE during ovulation?

    <p>Rupture of the follicle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of luteolysis in the ovarian cycle?

    <p>Decrease in progesterone concentration causing FSH and LH secretion increase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is associated with the LH surge during the ovarian cycle?

    <p>Reduction in FSH receptors on granulosa cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

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