Match the follicle types with their descriptions: Primordial follicle - One layer of squamous-like follicle cells surrounding the oocyte; Primary follicle - Two or more layers of c... Match the follicle types with their descriptions: Primordial follicle - One layer of squamous-like follicle cells surrounding the oocyte; Primary follicle - Two or more layers of cuboidal granulosa cells enclosing the oocyte; Secondary follicle - Mature follicle that is ready for ovulation.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to match different types of ovarian follicles with their corresponding descriptions. This requires knowledge of reproductive biology and the characteristics of each follicle type.
Answer
Primordial: squamous-like cells, Primary: cuboidal granulosa cells, Secondary: ready for ovulation.
Primordial follicle: One layer of squamous-like follicle cells surrounding the oocyte; Primary follicle: Two or more layers of cuboidal granulosa cells enclosing the oocyte; Secondary follicle (mature follicle): Typically refers to a larger follicle that is ready for ovulation.
Answer for screen readers
Primordial follicle: One layer of squamous-like follicle cells surrounding the oocyte; Primary follicle: Two or more layers of cuboidal granulosa cells enclosing the oocyte; Secondary follicle (mature follicle): Typically refers to a larger follicle that is ready for ovulation.
More Information
Primordial follicles are the earliest stage of follicle development in the ovary. Primary follicles represent progression with multiple layers of cells, indicating maturation. Secondary follicles are more advanced and typically represent a stage closer to ovulation.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing primary and primordial follicles. Primordial follicles have a single flattened layer of cells; primary follicles have multiple, more developed cell layers.
Sources
- Folliculogenesis - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Ovarian follicles - Female reproductive system: The Histology Guide - histology.leeds.ac.uk
- Morphology and Physiology of the Ovary - Endotext - NCBI Bookshelf - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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