week 3 pre lecture quiz

Question 1

The development of primordial follicles into primary follicles…

Answer 1

-Occurs in the fetus and during childhood.
-is called “initial recruitment”
-is independent of gonadotropins (eg: FSH)

Question 2

Kisspeptin is released how?

Answer 2

-Has its release increased by estrogen.
-Stimulates (excites) neurons that release GnRH in the hypothalamus.
-Has its release reduced by estrogen

Question 3

During the luteal phase:

Answer 3

-Progesterone levels are (mostly) high
-estradiol levels are high

Question 4

Considering cyclic recruitment on a ~monthly basis:

Answer 4

-Tertiary follicles grow in response to FSH
-Typically, one large Graafian follicle develops in a single ovary