The Ovary

Question 1

The ovaries and testes both develop from an identical structure

Answer 1

the embryonic genital ridge. There are two ovaries.

Question 2

The outermost layer of the ovarian cortex (tunica albuginea) is composed of a thin but tough

Answer 2

dense protective coating made up of a network of connective tissue that is devoid of any cell types.

Question 3

The ovary contains a stroma comprised of a connective tissue framework which is

Answer 3

denser on the periphery (outer ovarian cortex) than at its center (inner ovarian medulla).

Question 4

The ovarian cortex contains the two major structures of the ovary:

Answer 4

follicle and corpus luteum (CL).

Question 5

The ovarian medulla houses the major blood vessels, lymphatic vessels and nerves that enter the Ovary through

Answer 5

the ovarian hilus.

Question 6

The germinal epithelium is a

Answer 6

serous membrane enveloping the outside of the ovary.

Question 7

The germinal epithelium is comprised of a

Answer 7

single cell layer of mostly cuboidal epithelium and continuous with the peritoneum.

Question 8

The germinal epithelium of the human is not associated with oogenesis rather it is principally involved in

Answer 8

the transport of fluid and ions by surface pinocytosis.