30 Questions
What type of cells form the ovarian surface epithelium?
Cuboidal to columnar cells
What separates the ovarian surface epithelium from the underlying tunica albuginea?
Basement membrane
What type of cells surround the primary oocyte in a primordial follicle?
Squamous follicular cells
What is the characteristic of the nucleus of the oocyte in a primordial follicle?
Large and vesicular
What type of cells will some of the elongated cells in the stroma surrounding a primary follicle develop into?
Theca interna cells
What is the clear space between the oocyte and follicular cells in a primordial follicle due to?
Cell shrinkage-related preparation artifact
What surrounds the follicular cells in a primordial follicle?
Basal lamina
What triggers the development of some primordial follicles into primary follicles before puberty?
Growth Hormone
What is the characteristic of the follicular cells in a primordial follicle?
Flattened cells (squamous cells)
Where are the primordial follicles located in the ovary?
Just underneath the tunica albuginea
What is the component of the primordial follicle that has a large nucleus and prominent nucleolus?
Primary oocyte
How many primordial follicles become activated during the menstrual cycle each month after puberty?
20 primordial follicles
What is the main function of ciliated cells in the uterine tube mucosa?
To sweep fluid towards the uterus
What is the layer of the uterine tube wall that consists of loose connective tissue?
Lamina propria
What type of epithelium is found in the mucosa of the uterine tube?
Simple columnar epithelium
What is the main function of peg cells in the uterine tube mucosa?
To secrete glycoproteins of a nutritive mucus
What is the characteristic of the muscularis layer in the uterine tube wall?
It is composed of smooth muscle with interwoven circular and longitudinal layers
What is the outermost layer of the uterine tube wall?
Serosa
What type of epithelium is present in the endometrium of the uterus?
Simple columnar epithelium
Which type of artery in the endometrium is progesterone-sensitive?
Spiral arteries
What is the main component of the perimetrium?
Serosa covered by mesothelium
What is the function of the spiral arteries in the endometrium?
Bring blood throughout the functional layer
What is the name of the layer of the endometrium that undergoes profound changes during the menstrual cycle?
Stratum Functionalis
What is the characteristic of the myometrium?
A thick tunic of smooth muscle with interwoven layers
What type of epithelium is found in the mucosa of the vagina?
Non keratinised stratified squamous epithelium
Which of the following structures is homologous to the penis?
Clitoris
What type of glands are found in the labia minora?
Sebaceous glands
What is the purpose of the cervical glands in relation to the vagina?
To produce mucus for the vagina
What type of muscle bundles are found next to the mucosa in the muscular layer of the vagina?
Circular bundles
What type of fibers are rich in the adventitia of the vagina?
Elastic fibers
Test your knowledge of the ovarian follicles, corpus luteum, and menstrual cycle. This quiz covers the structure and function of the ovarian surface epithelium, tunica albuginea, and different types of follicles. Identify the various stages of the menstrual cycle and the role of the corpus albicans.
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