Past Questions - Female Genital Organs Flashcards

1
Q

What are developing gametes called?

A

Oocyte

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2
Q

What is the inner part of the ovary?

A

Medulla

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3
Q

Which stage of the follicle is arrested in prophase?

A

Primordial follicle

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4
Q

What is the cavity within a secondary follicle?

A

Antrum

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5
Q

During the first week to 10 days, what is the main hormone which stimulates the growth of the follicles?

A

FSH

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6
Q

What is the female organ called where gametogenesis occurs?

A

Ovary

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7
Q

Which stage of the follicle is marked by the surrounding of flattened (squamous) follicular cells becoming cuboidal?

A

Primary follicle

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8
Q

What is ovulated?

A

Graffian follicle

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9
Q

What is the outer part of the ovary?

A

Cortex

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10
Q

During a pregnancy, which hormone which maintains the corpus luteum?

A

HCG

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11
Q

Which structure contains the oocyte?

A

Follicle

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12
Q

Which follicular stage is also called an antral follicle?

A

Secondary follicle

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13
Q

The appearance of the antrum is a characteristic of which stage of follicular development?

A

Secondary follicle

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14
Q

What is the acidophilic glycoprotein coat which surrounds the oocyte?

A

Zona pellucida

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15
Q

What tissue surrounds the ovary?

A

Germinal epithelium

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16
Q

What is a mature gamete called?

A

Ova

17
Q

Which stage of the follicle is characterized by a surrounding of flattened (squamous) follicular cells?

A

Primordial follicle

18
Q

What is another term for the mature follicle?

A

Graffian follicle

19
Q

What occurs cyclically in a female?

A

Ovulation

20
Q

What is the connective tissue layer around the primary follicle?

A

Theca folliculi

21
Q

Ovulation is triggered by a dramatic increase in which hormone?

A

LH

22
Q

What is the connective tissue which surrounds the ovary?

A

Tunica albuginea

23
Q

In the female, what is the correct term for the production of gametes called?

A

Oogenesis

24
Q

What are the follicular cells?

A

Granulosa cells