Spermatogenesis vs Oogenesis

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What is the name of the membrane that surrounds the secondary oocyte during oogenesis?

Corpus luteum

Zona pellucida (correct)

Endometrium

Fallopian tube

When does ovulation occur in the menstrual cycle?

At the end of the cycle

During the menstrual phase

During the middle of the cycle (correct)

At the beginning of the cycle

What is the term used to describe the process of releasing the secondary oocyte from the ovary?

Implantation

Fertilization

Menstruation

Ovulation (correct)

Which event marks the start of each menstrual cycle?

Menstruation Signup and view all the answers

If an ovum is fertilized, what happens to menstruation?

It stops Signup and view all the answers

What results in menstrual flow during the menstrual phase?

Breakdown of endometrial lining Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage called when primary oocytes get temporarily arrested during prophase-I of the meiotic division?

Primary follicle Signup and view all the answers

During the first meiotic division, what is formed along with the secondary oocyte?

First polar body Signup and view all the answers

What happens to a large number of primary follicles during the phase from birth to puberty?

Degenerate Signup and view all the answers

In the tertiary follicle, what is the fluid-filled cavity called?

Antrum Signup and view all the answers

What is the inner and outer layer of the organised theca in the tertiary follicle called?

Theca interna and theca externa Signup and view all the answers

Where does the primary oocyte complete its first meiotic division?

Tertiary follicle Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of formation of mature female gametes called?

Oogenesis Signup and view all the answers

How many ova are typically released during ovulation in a menstrual cycle?

One ovum Signup and view all the answers

Which determines the sex of the embryo?

Presence of X or Y chromosome in the sperm Signup and view all the answers

What induces parturition, the process of childbirth?

Cortisol, estrogens, and oxytocin Signup and view all the answers

When do mammary glands differentiate and start to secrete milk?

During pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What causes the cyclical changes in the ovary and uterus during the menstrual cycle?

Changes in levels of pituitary and ovarian hormones Signup and view all the answers