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During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the corpus luteum reach maximum development if fertilization does not occur?
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?
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?
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?
What occurs to the ruptured Graafian follicle after ovulation?
What happens to the corpus luteum if fertilization does not occur?
What happens to the corpus luteum if fertilization does not occur?
When does the ovum form the zygote?
When does the ovum form the zygote?
What stimulates a number of primordial follicles to grow at the beginning of each ovarian cycle?
What stimulates a number of primordial follicles to grow at the beginning of each ovarian cycle?
Which cells proliferate to form granulosa cells in the follicle development process?
Which cells proliferate to form granulosa cells in the follicle development process?
What differentiates from the connective tissue stroma of the ovary during follicle development into an inner vascular and cellular layer?
What differentiates from the connective tissue stroma of the ovary during follicle development into an inner vascular and cellular layer?
Which of the following correctly describes a mature Graafian follicle?
Which of the following correctly describes a mature Graafian follicle?
At what stage is the secondary oocyte in a Graafian follicle during ovulation?
At what stage is the secondary oocyte in a Graafian follicle during ovulation?
Which layer surrounds the follicular cavity within the Graafian follicle?
Which layer surrounds the follicular cavity within the Graafian follicle?
What is the main role of estrogen secreted by the mature follicle?
What is the main role of estrogen secreted by the mature follicle?
During ovulation, what happens to the 2ry oocyte?
During ovulation, what happens to the 2ry oocyte?
What is responsible for the proliferative changes of the endometrium of the uterus?
What is responsible for the proliferative changes of the endometrium of the uterus?
What stimulates the secondary follicle to grow rapidly during the ovarian cycle?
What stimulates the secondary follicle to grow rapidly during the ovarian cycle?
What happens to the body temperature at the time of ovulation?
What happens to the body temperature at the time of ovulation?
Where does the 2ry oocyte go after being liberated into the peritoneal cavity?
Where does the 2ry oocyte go after being liberated into the peritoneal cavity?
