the egg Flashcards
1
Q
what are ovarian follicles stimulated by to progress from immature state to the antra-stage?
A
FSH
2
Q
Result of FSH and LH stimulation?
A
resting oocytes (5-12) complete first meiotic division and results in first polar body being extruded from the PS.
3
Q
perivitelline space
A
between egg and zona pellucida
4
Q
at what point does mature oocyte get blocked?
A
goes through second meiosis but blocked at metaphase II just before ovulation.
5
Q
how big is zona pellucida
A
7 bmicrometers
6
Q
anatomy of oocyte
A
oocyte surrounded by corona radiata antrum is its neck and leads to layered ring of follicular cells. follicular fluid exists inside follicular ring. surface of of ovary is germinal epithelium. this is a mature “Graafian” follicle
