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What is the name of the membrane that surrounds the secondary oocyte during oogenesis?
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?
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?
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?
Which event marks the start of each menstrual cycle?
If an ovum is fertilized, what happens to menstruation?
If an ovum is fertilized, what happens to menstruation?
What results in menstrual flow during the menstrual phase?
What results in menstrual flow during the menstrual phase?
What is the stage called when primary oocytes get temporarily arrested during prophase-I of the meiotic division?
What is the stage called when primary oocytes get temporarily arrested during prophase-I of the meiotic division?
During the first meiotic division, what is formed along with the secondary oocyte?
During the first meiotic division, what is formed along with the secondary oocyte?
What happens to a large number of primary follicles during the phase from birth to puberty?
What happens to a large number of primary follicles during the phase from birth to puberty?
In the tertiary follicle, what is the fluid-filled cavity called?
In the tertiary follicle, what is the fluid-filled cavity called?
What is the inner and outer layer of the organised theca in the tertiary follicle called?
What is the inner and outer layer of the organised theca in the tertiary follicle called?
Where does the primary oocyte complete its first meiotic division?
Where does the primary oocyte complete its first meiotic division?
What is the process of formation of mature female gametes called?
What is the process of formation of mature female gametes called?
How many ova are typically released during ovulation in a menstrual cycle?
How many ova are typically released during ovulation in a menstrual cycle?
Which determines the sex of the embryo?
Which determines the sex of the embryo?
What induces parturition, the process of childbirth?
What induces parturition, the process of childbirth?
When do mammary glands differentiate and start to secrete milk?
When do mammary glands differentiate and start to secrete milk?
What causes the cyclical changes in the ovary and uterus during the menstrual cycle?
What causes the cyclical changes in the ovary and uterus during the menstrual cycle?
