Deck 18: Female Reproductive System

Question 1

The degenerating remnant of a corpus luteum is called a(n):

A) Atretic follicle
B) Balbiani body
C) Corpus albicans
D) Fimbrium
E) Restiform body

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The main hormone secreted by a corpus luteum is:

A) Human chorionic gonadotropin
B) Luteinizing hormone
C) Oxytocin
D) Progesterone
E) Prolactin

Answer 2

D

Question 3

A primordial ovarian follicle is characterized by the presence of a(n):

A) Antrum
B) Corpus luteum
C) Maximally enlarged oocyte
D) Simple squamous arrangement of granulosa cells
E) Thick layer of theca cells

Answer 3

D

Question 4

In a specific region of the embryo,plasma membranes between cells degenerate,creating an extensive cytoplasm filled with multiple nuclei.This region is the:

A) Amnion
B) Cytotrophoblast
C) Decidua basalis
D) Extraembryonic mesenchyme
E) Syncytiotrophoblast

Question 5

During embryogenesis,primitive precursors to germ cells migrate from the yolk sac to take up residence in the:

A) Cloaca
B) Mesonephric duct
C) Metanephros
D) Oviducts
E) Urogenital ridges of the mesonephros

Question 6

The structure separating the surface of an oocyte from granulosa cells is called the:

A) Antrum
B) Corpus albicans
C) Corpus luteum
D) Glassy membrane
E) Zona pellucida

Question 7

Which feature distinguishes a mature,graafian follicle from a primary follicle? The presence of a(n):

A) Antrum
B) Granulosa layer of cells
C) Primary oocyte
D) Theca layer of cells
E) Zona pellucida

Question 8

The endometrium of the uterus is covered by an epithelium that is classified as:

A) Pseudostratified ciliated columnar
B) Simple columnar
C) Simple cuboidal
D) Simple squamous
E) Stratified cuboidal