Female Reproductive System

Question 1

A follicle consisting of an oocyte surrounded by follicular cells

Answer 1

Ovarian follicle

Question 2

Before birth, oogonium come from

Answer 2

Yolk sac

Question 3

Oogonium develop into primary oocyte in the

Answer 3

Ovarian cortex

Question 4

This structure starts the first meiosis

Answer 4

Primary oocyte

Question 5

The primary oocyte begins the first meiosis, but

Answer 5

Rest at prophase of division

Question 6

The ovarian reserve consists of about

Answer 6

680,000 follicles

Question 7

FSH is released from the

Answer 7

Pituitary gland

Question 8

Primordial follicles are contained in the

Answer 8

Superficial regions of the cortex

Question 9

A layer of homogeneous structure (glycoproteins) which is secreted by the oocyte and the follicular cells - eosinophilic in HE stain

Answer 9

Zona pellucida

Question 10

When the primordial follicle begin to grow and differentiate - stroma becomes

Answer 10

Theca of follicle

Question 11

The primordial cells are composed of

Answer 11

Flattened cells

Question 12

After differentiation of primordial follicles, the cells of the primary follicle become

Answer 12

Cuboidal cells

Question 13

Another name for the follicular cells

Answer 13

Granulosa cells

Question 14

When the layer of the follicles reach 6-12 layers, the space between cells will occur, fluid emerge and a large cavity formed in the late stage

Answer 14

Secondary follicle in late stage

Question 15

The secondary follicle - differentiate from primary follicle
Tightly adhering granulosa cells immediately surrounding the zona pellucida, accompanying the oocyte when it leaves the ovary at ovulation

Answer 15

Corona radiata

Question 16

The secondary follicle - differentiate from primary follicle
Follicular fluid increase to force the oocyte and some follicular cells move to one side to form a hillock-like structure

Answer 16

Cumulus oophorus

Question 17

The theca of follicle is divided into 2 layers

Answer 17

1. Theca interna
2. Theca externa

Question 18

The Theca interna is

Answer 18

• rich in Theca cells which are the hormone secreting cells
• spindle shaped, polyhedral
• steroid hormone cell features

Question 19

The Theca externa is

Answer 19

• connective tissue (CT)
• fiber

Question 20

The wall of the follicular cavity composed of

Answer 20

Stratum granulosum

Question 21

Theca cells and granulosa cells together will produce and secrete

Answer 21

Estrogen (main source of sex organ in females)

Question 22

Maximally developed follicle which extends through the full thickness of the cortex and bulges from the surface of the ovary

Answer 22

Mature follicle

Question 23

Compared with the secondary follicle, the mature follicle

Answer 23

• increased follicular fluid
• enlarged follicular cavity
• thinner stratum granulosa

Question 24

The first meiosis division is completed _______ hours before ovulation

Answer 24

36-48

Question 25

During the first meiosis division, the primary oocyte divides into secondary oocyte and the first polar body will

Answer 25

Disappear

Question 26

The ______ begins the second meiosis

Answer 26

Secondary oocyte

Question 27

After the secondary oocyte begins the second meiosis, it rests at the second stage of division, if fertilized, it becomes an ______, if not fertilized, it perishes.

Answer 27

Ovum

Question 28

During the fourteenth day of menstruation, ovum maintain the capacity of fertilization for

Answer 28

12-24 hours

Question 29

After ovulation, follicle collapse, CT and blood vessels enter the follicle to form a yellow-colored, gland-like structure

Answer 29

Corpus Luteum

Question 30

Corpus luteum of menstruation

Answer 30

- not fertilized - exist for 12-14 days, then become corpus albicans

Question 31

Corpus luteum of pregnancy

Answer 31

- fertilization occur - exists for 6 months, then becomes corpus albicans

Question 32

Only _____ follicles reach maturity and release oocyte

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450

Question 33

The degeneration and perishing of follicle at any stage of development and maturation

Answer 33

Atretic follicle

Question 34

Originate from Theca interna and surrounding stromal elements of degenerating follicles and are simultaneously vascularized and hypertrophied (or luteinized)

Answer 34

Interstitial gland

Question 35

During pregnancy, embryo is embedded in the

Answer 35

Functional layer

Question 36

Two important structures of the endometrium

Answer 36

1. Endometrial gland 2. Spiral arteries