2.2 (Lab 3) - Nuclei, Ovary - Follicles Flashcards
1
Q
hypertrophy
A
increase in size
2
Q
atrophy
A
decrease in size
3
Q
hyperplasia
A
increase in number
4
Q
neoplasia
A
formation of new tissue/cell/etc
5
Q
What are some examples of evidence of inflammation in a histological preparation
A
1) leukocytic infiltration of connective tissues
2) hypertrophic vasculature
6
Q
Graafian follicle
A
the follicle that is chosen for ovulation during a cycle
7
Q
liquor folliculi
A
fluid that normally fills the internal environment of the secondary follicles
8
Q
follicular atresia
A
- granulosa cells undergo apoptosis
- nuclear condensation occurs
- heterochromatin breaks apart into several small pieces, nuclear membrane ruptures
- basement membrane surrounding the granulosa cells breaks
- degenerating cells are exposed to the immune system
9
Q
nuclear condensation
A
nuclei appear small and highly heterochromatic
10
Q
atretic cells
A
cells undergoing apoptosis
