Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The main hormone secreted by a corpus luteum is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Exam 18: Female Reproductive System

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

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

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

The main hormone secreted by a corpus luteum is:

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

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

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

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