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What is the innermost layer of granulosa cells that make up the cumulus oophorus?
What is the innermost layer of granulosa cells that make up the cumulus oophorus?
What structure becomes corpus albicans after the corpus luteum breaks down?
What structure becomes corpus albicans after the corpus luteum breaks down?
What happens to the germ cells before birth in females?
What happens to the germ cells before birth in females?
What is the function of the thecal cells in the secondary follicle?
What is the function of the thecal cells in the secondary follicle?
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Which structure secretes progesterone and estrogen after ovulation?
Which structure secretes progesterone and estrogen after ovulation?
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What does the antrum within a mature follicle contain?
What does the antrum within a mature follicle contain?
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What is the diploid (2n) stem cell that divides mitotically to produce millions of germ cells?
What is the diploid (2n) stem cell that divides mitotically to produce millions of germ cells?
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When does most of the germ cells degenerate in a process known as atresia?
When does most of the germ cells degenerate in a process known as atresia?
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What happens to remnants of the follicle after ovulation?
What happens to remnants of the follicle after ovulation?
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What is the space between the uterus and urinary bladder called?
What is the space between the uterus and urinary bladder called?
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Which of the following is considered an accessory sex organ in females?
Which of the following is considered an accessory sex organ in females?
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What anchors the ovary to the lateral uterus?
What anchors the ovary to the lateral uterus?
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What type of cells surround the ovary's cortex?
What type of cells surround the ovary's cortex?
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Which structure secretes estrogen and progesterone within the ovary?
Which structure secretes estrogen and progesterone within the ovary?
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What is the most primitive type of follicle within an ovary?
What is the most primitive type of follicle within an ovary?
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Which peritoneal fold attaches to each anterior ovary by its hilum?
Which peritoneal fold attaches to each anterior ovary by its hilum?
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What layer of connective tissue divides the ovary into an outer cortex and an inner medulla?
What layer of connective tissue divides the ovary into an outer cortex and an inner medulla?
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What surrounds the primary oocyte in a primary follicle?
What surrounds the primary oocyte in a primary follicle?
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What are the primary sex organs in the male and female reproductive systems?
What are the primary sex organs in the male and female reproductive systems?
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Which hormones are produced by the male gonads?
Which hormones are produced by the male gonads?
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What stimulates the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary gland?
What stimulates the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary gland?
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What is the common function of the clitoris and the glans of the penis?
What is the common function of the clitoris and the glans of the penis?
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What is the function of the greater vestibular gland in the female reproductive system?
What is the function of the greater vestibular gland in the female reproductive system?
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At what stage does puberty start?
At what stage does puberty start?
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What is the function of the female reproductive system to provide nourishment for?
What is the function of the female reproductive system to provide nourishment for?
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What is the role of ducts in both male and female reproductive systems?
What is the role of ducts in both male and female reproductive systems?
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What is the function of sex hormones produced by gonads in both male and female reproductive systems?
What is the function of sex hormones produced by gonads in both male and female reproductive systems?
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Where does fertilization typically occur in the uterine tube?
Where does fertilization typically occur in the uterine tube?
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What is the function of the muscles of the pelvic floor in relation to the uterus?
What is the function of the muscles of the pelvic floor in relation to the uterus?
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Which ligaments attach the cervix and superior vagina to the pelvic wall?
Which ligaments attach the cervix and superior vagina to the pelvic wall?
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Which part of the uterine tube represents about one-third of its entire length?
Which part of the uterine tube represents about one-third of its entire length?
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What is the position called when the uterus is normally angled anterosuperiorly across the superior surface of the urinary bladder?
What is the position called when the uterus is normally angled anterosuperiorly across the superior surface of the urinary bladder?
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Which layer of the uterine wall is composed of smooth muscle capable of hypertrophy and hyperplasia during pregnancy?
Which layer of the uterine wall is composed of smooth muscle capable of hypertrophy and hyperplasia during pregnancy?
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Which ligaments connect the inferior portion of the uterus to the sacrum?
Which ligaments connect the inferior portion of the uterus to the sacrum?
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What is the function of the fimbriae in the uterine tube at the time of ovulation?
What is the function of the fimbriae in the uterine tube at the time of ovulation?
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What is the name given to a condition where the uterus protrudes through the vagina due to weak support?
What is the name given to a condition where the uterus protrudes through the vagina due to weak support?
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What happens to the secondary oocyte if it is not fertilized?
What happens to the secondary oocyte if it is not fertilized?
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What is the characteristic chromosome count of a secondary oocyte?
What is the characteristic chromosome count of a secondary oocyte?
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What is the fate of the primary oocyte just before ovulation?
What is the fate of the primary oocyte just before ovulation?
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What is the role of the first polar body in oocyte development?
What is the role of the first polar body in oocyte development?
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What structure is formed after the mature (graafian) follicle ruptures?
What structure is formed after the mature (graafian) follicle ruptures?
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What is the immediate result of the secondary oocyte completing the second meiotic division?
What is the immediate result of the secondary oocyte completing the second meiotic division?
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What happens to the secondary oocyte after ovulation?
What happens to the secondary oocyte after ovulation?
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What occurs during the final stage of meiosis when the secondary oocyte is arrested?
What occurs during the final stage of meiosis when the secondary oocyte is arrested?
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What is the result of the nuclei of the sperm cell and ovum uniting?
What is the result of the nuclei of the sperm cell and ovum uniting?
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