Female Reproductive Physiology Flashcards
Where do ovarian follicles reside within the cortex?
Stroma
What are the stages of the ovarian follicle maturation?
Primary oocyte-> primordial follicle-> primary follicle->secondary follicle-> Early tertiary follicle-> Graafian follicle-> ovulated ovum.
What cells surround and provide nutrients to the primary oocyte in the primordial follicle?
Pregranulosa cells
What stage is the primary oocyte arrested in?
Diplotene stage of prophase 1.
What is the effect of estrogen on secretion of pituitary LH and FSH?
Both positive and negative feedback on secretion of pituitary
What is the first visible sign of follicle growth?
Appearance of cuboidal ganulosa cells
What is characteristic of a primary follicle?
granulosa cells and zona pellucida.
A primary oocyte surrounded by several layers of cuboidal granulosa cells is know as what?
Secondary follicle
A mature prenatal follicle is formed upon formation of what cells?
Theca cells on the outside of the follicles basement membrane.
