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What is the average length of the menstrual cycle in women?
What is the average length of the menstrual cycle in women?
- 30 days
- 35 days
- 28 days (correct)
- 25 days
Which part of the ovary contains the follicles that produce estrogen?
Which part of the ovary contains the follicles that produce estrogen?
- Medulla
- Hilum
- Cortex (correct)
- Mesenteries
What is the function of the medulla in the ovary?
What is the function of the medulla in the ovary?
- Connective tissue (correct)
- Contains blood vessels
- Produce estrogen
- Produce ova
Where are the ovaries located in the female reproductive system?
Where are the ovaries located in the female reproductive system?
What is the role of the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and estrogen in the menstrual cycle?
What is the role of the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and estrogen in the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone is produced by the follicular cells surrounding the ovum?
Which hormone is produced by the follicular cells surrounding the ovum?
What occurs to the atretic follicles in the ovary during the menstrual cycle?
What occurs to the atretic follicles in the ovary during the menstrual cycle?
How does the corpus luteum contribute to hormonal balance in the menstrual cycle?
How does the corpus luteum contribute to hormonal balance in the menstrual cycle?
What is the function of the fimbriae in the uterine tubes?
What is the function of the fimbriae in the uterine tubes?
Which layer of the uterus cyclically grows thicker due to estrogen and progesterone stimulation?
Which layer of the uterus cyclically grows thicker due to estrogen and progesterone stimulation?
Flashcards
Menstrual cycle length?
Menstrual cycle length?
The average length is 28 days, but can vary.
Ovary cortex function?
Ovary cortex function?
The outer layer of the ovary containing follicles producing estrogen.
Ovary medulla function?
Ovary medulla function?
It provides connective tissue support and houses blood vessels and nerves.
Ovary location?
Ovary location?
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FSH & estrogen role?
FSH & estrogen role?
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Hormone from follicles?
Hormone from follicles?
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Fate of atretic follicles?
Fate of atretic follicles?
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Corpus luteum's role?
Corpus luteum's role?
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Fimbriae function?
Fimbriae function?
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Uterus's thickening layer?
Uterus's thickening layer?
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