Ovum Fate and Luteal Phase Quiz

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During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the corpus luteum reach maximum development if fertilization does not occur?

Proliferative Phase

Menstrual Phase

Luteal Phase (correct)

Ovulatory Phase

What is the fate of the ovum if it is not fertilized within 24 hours?

Degenerates (correct)

Remains in the fallopian tube

Forms the zygote

Develops into the corpus hemorragicum

Which hormone is responsible for influencing the growth and development of the corpus luteum during pregnancy?

Follicle-stimulating hormone

Chorionic gonadotrophic hormone (correct)

Estrogen

Luteinizing hormone

What occurs to the ruptured Graafian follicle after ovulation?

Collapses and fills with blood to form the corpus hemorragicum (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the corpus luteum if fertilization does not occur?

Degenerates and forms a mass of fibrotic tissue called corpus albicans (C) Signup and view all the answers

When does the ovum form the zygote?

After completion of the 2nd maturation division when fertilized by a sperm (B) Signup and view all the answers

What stimulates a number of primordial follicles to grow at the beginning of each ovarian cycle?

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which cells proliferate to form granulosa cells in the follicle development process?

Follicular cells (C) Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates from the connective tissue stroma of the ovary during follicle development into an inner vascular and cellular layer?

Theca interna (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes a mature Graafian follicle?

Contains a large antrum filled with follicular fluid (A) Signup and view all the answers

At what stage is the secondary oocyte in a Graafian follicle during ovulation?

Metaphase of its second meiotic division (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which layer surrounds the follicular cavity within the Graafian follicle?

Zona granulosa (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of estrogen secreted by the mature follicle?

Inhibits FSH secretion and leads to degeneration of other growing 1ry follicles (D) Signup and view all the answers

During ovulation, what happens to the 2ry oocyte?

It arrests in metaphase of meiosis II 3 hours before ovulation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is responsible for the proliferative changes of the endometrium of the uterus?

Estrogen secreted by the mature follicle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What stimulates the secondary follicle to grow rapidly during the ovarian cycle?

FSH (C) Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the body temperature at the time of ovulation?

It slightly elevates (D) Signup and view all the answers

Where does the 2ry oocyte go after being liberated into the peritoneal cavity?

It is picked up by the fimbriated end of the fallopian tube (B) Signup and view all the answers