oogenesis

Question 1

oogenesis

Answer 1

female reproductive cells, produce diploid primary oocytes

Question 2

where does oogenesis occur

Answer 2

in the ovaries

Question 3

ovarian follicles

Answer 3

specialized structures in the cortex of the ovaries that surround growing and dividing oocytes

Question 4

ovarian cycle

Answer 4

monthly process of maturation, ovulation and degeneration of tertiary ovarian follicle

Question 5

phases of ovarian cycle

Answer 5

follicular (days 1-14, ovulation day is day 14): pre ovulation phase

literal phase: post ovulatory phase, day 14-28

Question 6

uterine/menstrual cycle

Answer 6

repeating series of changes in the endometrium of the uterus

Question 7

3 phases of the uterine cycle

Answer 7

menstrual, day 1-7

proliferative, end of menstruation to day 14

secretory phase: days 14-28

Question 8

estrogen function

Answer 8

Development and maintenance of female reproductive structures, seConary sex characteristics, and the breasts.

Question 9

3 types of estrogen

Answer 9

estradiol (most abundant)

estrone

estriol

Question 10

progesterone function

Answer 10

works with estrogens to prepare the endometrium for implantation and the mammary glands for milk synthesis

Question 11

relaxin function

Answer 11

produced monthly to relax the uterus by inhibiting contractions (making it easier for a fertilized ovum to implant in the uterus)

Question 12

FSH role in female reproductive cycle

Answer 12

development of ovarian follicles and secretion of estrogens by the ovaries

Question 13

LH role in female reproductive cycle

Answer 13

further development of ovarian follicles, ovulation, and the secretion of estrogens and progesterone by the ovaries