10 Questions
The ovarian cycle consists of only two phases: the follicular phase and the luteal phase.
False
The zona pellucida surrounds the oocyte and provides pores through which processes of granulosa cells can interact with the oocyte surface.
True
The growth of primary follicles that occurs before puberty is hormone-related and controlled by intraovarian factors.
False
The theca interna and theca externa are two layers of cells present in the growing follicles.
True
The primordial (primary) follicles contain multiple oocytes surrounded by a single layer of granulosa cells.
False
The growth of follicles up to the antral stage depends solely on follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
True
The formation of the Graafian follicle begins at puberty when luteinizing hormone (LH) and FSH levels start fluctuating with each estrous cycle.
True
A mature Graafian follicle has a diameter of approximately $10$-$20$ millimeters.
True
The follicular fluid within the Graafian follicle contains progesterone.
False
During ovulation, the ovum is released along with the surrounding cumulus cells, forming the corona radiata.
True
Learn about the different phases of the ovarian cycle, from follicular development to corpus luteum involution. This quiz covers the follicular phase, ovulation phase, and luteal phase in detail.
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