Oogenesis Flashcards

1
Q

1’ oocytes

A

Begins meiosis I during fetal life

Completes meiosis I just prior to ovulation

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2
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Meiosis I

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Arrested in prOphase 1 for years until Ovulation (1’ oocyte)

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3
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Meiosis II

A

Arrested in METaphase II until fertilization (2’ oocyte)

“An egg MET a sperm”

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4
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If fertilization does not occur within 1 day

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The 2nd oocyte degenerates

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