Ovarian Follicle Development

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Where is the fertilization of the secondary oocyte by a sperm cell most likely to occur?

Fallopian tube

What is the fate of unfertilized secondary oocytes after ovulation?

Disintegrate

Where is a contraceptive diaphragm properly placed to prevent pregnancy?

Vagina

What is the function of the vagina during childbirth?

Passageway for childbirth

Where does the fertilized ovum, known as a zygote, arrive approximately 6 to 7 days after ovulation?

Uterus

What structures are responsible for sweeping the ovulated secondary oocyte into the uterine tube?

Fimbriae

What is the term for the large, fluid-filled follicle that is ready to rupture and expel its secondary oocyte?

Graafian Follicle

Which cells are responsible for nourishing the developing oocyte and secreting estrogens as the follicle grows larger?

Granulosa Cells

What is the name of the structure that contains the remnants of a mature follicle after ovulation and produces various hormones?

Corpus Luteum

Which body structure degenerates into fibrous scar tissue called Corpus Albicans?

Corpus Luteum

What is the route provided by fallopian tubes in the reproductive system?

Providing a route for sperm to reach an ovum

Where are finger-like projections called fimbriae located within the female reproductive system?

Attached to the lateral end of the ovary

What is the layer of simple epithelium that covers the surface of the ovary called?

Germinal epithelium

Where are ovarian follicles located within the ovary?

Ovarian cortex

What is the region just deep to the tunica albuginea of the ovary called?

Ovarian cortex

Which part of the ovary consists of more loosely arranged connective tissue and contains blood vessels, lymphatic vessels, and nerves?

Ovarian medulla

Through which part of the broad ligament do the blood supply, lymph drainage, and nerve supply of the ovary pass to reach the ovary?

Lateral end of the broad ligament

Which structure drains into the para-aortic nodes at the level of the 1st lumbar vertebra?

Ovarian artery

Learn about the stages of ovarian follicle development, including the roles of follicular cells, granulosa cells, ovulation, and corpus luteum formation.

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