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What is the role of the hypothalamus in the regulation of the menstrual cycle?
What is the role of the hypothalamus in the regulation of the menstrual cycle?
During which process are male gametes formed?
During which process are male gametes formed?
What is the number of oocytes present in the ovary at puberty?
What is the number of oocytes present in the ovary at puberty?
Which phase of meiosis are primary oocytes arrested in at the time of birth?
Which phase of meiosis are primary oocytes arrested in at the time of birth?
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What triggers the rupture of the mature follicle and release of the oocyte during ovulation?
What triggers the rupture of the mature follicle and release of the oocyte during ovulation?
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Which hormone stimulates Leydig cells in the testis to produce testosterone?
Which hormone stimulates Leydig cells in the testis to produce testosterone?
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At what stage does the process of spermiogenesis occur?
At what stage does the process of spermiogenesis occur?
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Where does fertilization typically occur?
Where does fertilization typically occur?
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What is the main role of fimbriae in the fallopian tube during ovulation?
What is the main role of fimbriae in the fallopian tube during ovulation?
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What occurs during spermatogenesis?
What occurs during spermatogenesis?
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How is the sex of a new individual determined at fertilization?
How is the sex of a new individual determined at fertilization?
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What is the significance of restoration of the diploid number of chromosomes after fertilization?
What is the significance of restoration of the diploid number of chromosomes after fertilization?
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What stimulates and controls cyclic changes in the ovary?
What stimulates and controls cyclic changes in the ovary?
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During ovulation, what covers the secondary oocyte arrested in metaphase of meiosis 2?
During ovulation, what covers the secondary oocyte arrested in metaphase of meiosis 2?
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Which hormone produced by the hypothalamus acts on cells of the anterior pituitary gland to regulate gonadotropin secretion?
Which hormone produced by the hypothalamus acts on cells of the anterior pituitary gland to regulate gonadotropin secretion?
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What process does the primary oocyte undergo 3 hours before ovulation?
What process does the primary oocyte undergo 3 hours before ovulation?
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What is released into the peritoneal cavity during ovulation?
What is released into the peritoneal cavity during ovulation?
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Which hormone is most directly responsible for inducing the secretory changes in the endometrium to prepare for embryo implantation?
Which hormone is most directly responsible for inducing the secretory changes in the endometrium to prepare for embryo implantation?
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