Secretory Phase of Menstrual Cycle
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During which phase does the Secretory phase take place?

  • Follicular phase
  • Proliferative phase
  • Ovulation phase
  • Luteal phase (correct)
  • How long does the Secretory phase typically last?

  • 18 days
  • 10 days
  • 5 days
  • 14 days (correct)
  • Which hormone is primarily associated with the Secretory phase?

  • Progesterone (correct)
  • Luteinizing hormone (LH)
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • Estrogen
  • What is the phase where the enlargement of the ovarian follicle occurs?

    <p>Follicular phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which phase does the maturation of the oocyte occur?

    <p>Follicular phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase follows ovulation in the menstrual cycle?

    <p>Luteal phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is formed as the wall of the Graafian follicle collapses after ovulation?

    <p>Corpus haemorrhagicum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the granulosa cells during the luteal phase?

    <p>Enlarged and distended with yellow pigment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is responsible for producing the yellow pigment (lipochrome) during the luteal phase?

    <p>Corpus luteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are responsible for producing androgens that are converted to estrogen by the follicular cells in the ovary?

    <p>Theca cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the basement membrane in the development of ovarian follicles?

    <p>Supports and separates the follicular cells from surrounding tissues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a mature Graafian follicle, where is it located within the ovary?

    <p>In the cortex of the ovary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) in relation to granulosa cells?

    <p>Stimulates them to secrete estrogen and prostaglandins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cells are primarily responsible for secreting lipids and androgens in the ovary?

    <p>Theca cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the process of follicular growth, what is the function of the basement membrane?

    <p>Isolating granulosa cells from the theca cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer of the ovarian follicle is responsible for producing androgen precursors?

    <p>Theca interna</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a mature Graafian follicle, where are the granulosa cells concentrated?

    <p>Around the zona pellucida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which layer provides structural support to the growing ovarian follicle?

    <p>Theca externa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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