Female Reproduction

Question 1

What is function of granulosa cells?

Answer 1

Secrete estrogen creating LH surge which then stimulus ovulation
Convert testosterone to androgen

Question 2

Function of Theca cells?

Answer 2

Produce androgens (testosterone)

Question 3

Function of corpus luteum

Answer 3

Secrete progesterone only after ovulation

Question 4

What are the 2 phases of follicle development

Answer 4

Follicular phase: follicle develops. FSH secrete estrogen
Luteal phase: corpus luteum degeneration and increase in progesterone and estrogen

Question 5

What is the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle

Answer 5

Stratum basal undergoes mitosis to rebuild stratum functionalis due to an increase in estrogen from the follicle developing.