Ovarian Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
The ovaries are —— that lie near the pelvic sidewall
Contain the female ——-
A
paired ovoid organs, gamete cell (the egg)
2
Q
The ovaries contains about —– eggs at birth
A
1-2 million
3
Q
Ovaries act as a glands in that they produce ?
A
Estrogen & progesterone
4
Q
When is estrogen produced by ovaries?
A
During folliculogenesis
5
Q
This stimulate the development of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle
A
Progesterone
6
Q
This stimulates oocyte development to become a mature ovum
A
FSH
7
Q
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