Reproductive physiology

Question 1

what is the function of the Sertoli cells

Answer 1

aid production of sperm within seminiferous tubules in the testes.
produce inhibit.
stimulated by FSH and testosterone

Question 2

what is the function of Leydig cells

Answer 2

produce testosterone and some other androgens in the seminiferous tubules in the testes.
stimulated by LH

Question 3

what is the function of granulosa cells

Answer 3

produce oestrogens and progesterone during 2nd half of ovarian cycle
stimulated by LSH

Question 4

what is the function of thecal cells

Answer 4

endocrine cells associated with ovarian follicles.
responsible for androgenic precursor production in developing follicles
stimulated by LH

Question 5

what are the main stages of oocyte maturation

Answer 5

primary follicle -> preantral follicle -> small antral follicle -> large antral follicles

Question 6

when does positive feedback occur in the menstrual cycle

Answer 6

late-follicular phase
E2 does this
stimulates LH surge

Question 7

what is the process of female gametogenesis

Answer 7

oogonia (mitotic division)
primary oocyte (1st meiotic devision)
secondary oocyte (2nd meiotic division - stops in metaphase)
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