FEMALE REPRODUCTION

Question 0

The ovaries are the sure of follicles. 1-2 million are made. ~400 will degenerate by a process called A________

Answer 0

Atresia

Question 1

The primary female sexual organs are the ovaries
They have a dual function in
1. _______ development
2. Produce sex hormones - _______, ________ (promoted fertilisation )

Answer 1

Follicle
Estrogen
Progesterone

Question 2

Follicles come in 4 forms - ______, primary, secondary and tertiary

Answer 2

primordial

Question 3

The first phase of the menstrual cycle is the __________ phase

Answer 3

Follicular

Question 4

The _____ phase is the period of follicle development

Answer 4

Follicular

Question 5

In The Follicular phase of the menstrual cycle g________ cells increase in number and produce z_______ pellucida

Answer 5

Granulosa

Zona

Question 6

In the Follicular phase Antrum develops and the oocyte matures - _________ than occurs

Answer 6

Ovulation

Question 7

The second phase of theme menstrual cycle is the ______ phase - the formation if the ________ leteum

Answer 7

luteal

Corpus luteum

Question 8

Corpus luteum produces heals of _______ and _______

Answer 8

progesterone and estrogen

Question 9

Corpus luteum (_______ body) turns to corpus albicans (______ body) and then to scar tissue if not fertilised

Answer 9

Yellow

White