Ovarian Follicles and Menstrual Cycle

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What type of cells form the ovarian surface epithelium?

Cuboidal to columnar cells (correct)
Squamous cells
Elongated cells
Columnar to squamous cells

What separates the ovarian surface epithelium from the underlying tunica albuginea?

Basement membrane (correct)
Tunica vaginalis
Follicular cells
Stroma

What type of cells surround the primary oocyte in a primordial follicle?

Columnar cells
Elongated cells
Squamous follicular cells (correct)
Cuboidal follicular cells

What is the characteristic of the nucleus of the oocyte in a primordial follicle?

Large and vesicular (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells will some of the elongated cells in the stroma surrounding a primary follicle develop into?

Theca interna cells (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the clear space between the oocyte and follicular cells in a primordial follicle due to?

Cell shrinkage-related preparation artifact (D) Signup and view all the answers

What surrounds the follicular cells in a primordial follicle?

Basal lamina (D) Signup and view all the answers

What triggers the development of some primordial follicles into primary follicles before puberty?

Growth Hormone (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the follicular cells in a primordial follicle?

Flattened cells (squamous cells) (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where are the primordial follicles located in the ovary?

Just underneath the tunica albuginea (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the component of the primordial follicle that has a large nucleus and prominent nucleolus?

Primary oocyte (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many primordial follicles become activated during the menstrual cycle each month after puberty?

20 primordial follicles (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of ciliated cells in the uterine tube mucosa?

To sweep fluid towards the uterus (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the layer of the uterine tube wall that consists of loose connective tissue?

Lamina propria (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the mucosa of the uterine tube?

Simple columnar epithelium (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of peg cells in the uterine tube mucosa?

To secrete glycoproteins of a nutritive mucus (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outermost layer of the uterine tube wall?

Serosa (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is present in the endometrium of the uterus?

Simple columnar epithelium (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of artery in the endometrium is progesterone-sensitive?

Spiral arteries (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the perimetrium?

Serosa covered by mesothelium (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the spiral arteries in the endometrium?

Bring blood throughout the functional layer (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the layer of the endometrium that undergoes profound changes during the menstrual cycle?

Stratum Functionalis (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the myometrium?

A thick tunic of smooth muscle with interwoven layers (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of epithelium is found in the mucosa of the vagina?

Non keratinised stratified squamous epithelium (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following structures is homologous to the penis?

Clitoris (C) Signup and view all the answers

What type of glands are found in the labia minora?

Sebaceous glands (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the cervical glands in relation to the vagina?

To produce mucus for the vagina (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of muscle bundles are found next to the mucosa in the muscular layer of the vagina?

Circular bundles (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of fibers are rich in the adventitia of the vagina?

Elastic fibers (B) Signup and view all the answers