18 Questions
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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