Which of the following follicular stages is the last to appear?
A. corpus albicans
B. corpus luteum
C. primary follicle
D. mature follicle
E. Graafian follicle
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Question 2) Trace the pathway of an egg as it passes through the uterine tube. (1) ampulla (2) fimbriae (3) infundibulum (4) isthmus
A. 1, 2, 3, 4
B. 2, 4, 1, 3
C. 3, 4, 1, 2
D. 2, 3, 1, 4
E. 3, 1, 2, 4
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Question 3) The secondary oocyte completes the second meiotic division when
A. the mature follicle ruptures.
B. it is penetrated by a sperm cell.
C. it is implanted in the uterus.
D. it receives both estrogen and progesterone.
E. ovulation occurs.
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Question 4) Fertilization occurs when the
A. oocyte ruptures from the ovary.
B. oocyte is implanted in the uterus.
C. sperm head enters the zygote.
D. nuclei of the secondary oocyte and the sperm cell unite.
E. sperm enter vagina.
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Question 5) Which of the following is produced in the ovary and then leaves the ovary?
A. testosterone
B. corpus luteum
C. secondary oocyte
D. FSH
E. menstrual blood
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Question 6) The release of the secondary oocyte from the ovary is called
A. ovulation.
B. fertilization.
C. sporulation.
D. implantation.
E. oocyte release.
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Question 7) A follicle containing a secondary oocyte and a single fluid-filled antrum is called a _____ follicle.
A. primary
B. Graafian or mature
C. secondary
D. primordial
E. tertiary
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Question 8) In a mature follicle, the oocyte lies in a mass of follicular cells called the
A. theca interna.
B. zona pellucida.
C. granulosa.
D. cumulus mass.
E. theca externa.
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Question 9) As a secondary follicle enlarges,
A. the granulosa cells are replaced with fluid.
B. the secondary oocyte divides by mitosis.
C. a theca or capsule is formed around it.
D. the zona pellucida becomes thinner.
E. the fluid within it is reduced.
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Question 10) The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the
A. mesovarium.
B. tunica albuginea.
C. peritoneum.
D. medulla.
E. tunica alba.