GS2 Histology of Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Histological appearance of Small follicles?

Answer 1

Oocyte, follicular cells

Question 2

Histological appearance of Medium follicles

Answer 2

Oocyte, follicular cells and zona pellucida

Question 3

Histological appearance of Large follicles

Answer 3

Oocyte, follicular cells, theca, cumulus oophorus, antrum

Question 4

Histological appearance of endometrium in proliferative phase?

Answer 4

• Spiral arteries elongated and convoluted. Extending from the basal to the functional layer. Test-tube shaped glands

Question 5

Histological appearance of endometrium in secretory phase?

Answer 5

• Convoluted glands. Maximal endometrium thickness. Spiral arteries continue to grow and extend into the superficial regions of the functional layer. Leukocyte filtration

Question 6

Histological appearance of endometrium in ischaemic phase?

Answer 6

• Saw tooth appearance of glands

Question 7

Histological appearance of endometrium in menstrual phase?

Answer 7

Stratum functionalis has sloughed away. Blood cells amongst debris. Stratum basalis remains intact