Lecture 16

Question 1

Oogenesis

Answer 1

Asymmetric cell division—only one secondary oocyte produced from each oogonium

Question 2

oogonium

Answer 2

an immature female reproductive cell that gives rise to primary oocytes by mitosis.

Question 3

Granulosa cells

Answer 3

support oocyte development

Question 4

Theca cells

Answer 4

secrete steroid hormone precursors

Question 5

follicular phase

Answer 5

part of your menstrual cycle when an egg matures in your ovaries

Question 6

luteal phase

Answer 6

prepares your uterus for pregnancy by thickening your uterine lining

Question 7

Menses

Answer 7

Blood vessels supplying the endometrium undergo constriction causes shedding of the endometrial lining because of declining levels of progesterone and estrogen

Question 8

Proliferative phase

Answer 8

Endometrium develops in response to estrogen. The endometrial lining thickens as the blood supply to the tissue is re-established and cells proliferate

Question 9

Secretory phase

Answer 9

Glands in endometrium secrete more viscous fluid. Endometrial cells deposit lipid and glycogen in cytoplasm under the influence of progesterone and estrogen

Question 10

Menopause

Answer 10

end of the female reproductive cycle