Deck 22: Follicle Development and the Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

The inner layer of the uterus is called the

A) Cervix
B) Endometrium
C) Germinal epithelium
D) Mesovarium
E) Myometrium

Answer 1

B
Endometrium

Question 2

Which of the following statements about the corpus luteum is incorrect?

A) It degenerates into the corpus albicans approximately 14 days following fertilization
B) It forms following ovulation
C) It has increased vascularization
D) Its folded structure is formed by the collapsing of the follicular wall
E) The theca interna and granulosa cells accumulate lutein

Answer 2

A
It degenerates into the corpus albicans approximately 14 days following fertilization

Question 3

During which stage of the endometrial cycle is mitotic activity most intense?

A) Early proliferative period
B) Ischemic period
C) Late proliferative period
D) Midproliferative period
E) Midsecretory period

Answer 3

C
Late proliferative period

Question 4

Oocytes surrounded by granulosa cells are found in the

A) Corona radiata
B) Corpus luteum
C) Cumulus oophorus
D) Theca folliculus
E) Zona pellucida

Question 5

Which of the following does not occur as a result of the luteinizing hormone surge?

A) Formation of the corpus luteum
B) Increased estrogen secretion
C) Ovulation
D) Secondary oocyte completes meiosis I
E) Secretion of proteolytic enzymes from the mature follicle

Question 6

Developing follicles are found in the

A) Ovarian cortex
B) Ovarian medulla
C) Oviduct
D) Tunica albuginea
E) Uterus

Question 7

The layer of glycoproteins between the oocytes and granulosa cells is called the

A) Corona radiata
B) Cumulus oophorus
C) Macula pellucida
D) Theca folliculus
E) Zona pellucida

Question 8

Which ovarian follicle has a simple cuboidal epithelium?

A) Mature follicle
B) Primary follicle
C) Primordial follicle
D) Secondary follicle
E) Both B and D have simple cuboidal epithelia

Question 9

The thick fibromuscular layer of the uterus is the

A) Cervix
B) Cortex
C) Endometrium
D) Myometrium
E) Tunica albuginea

Question 10

Where is the bulbospongiosus muscle found?

A) In the cervix
B) In the ovary
C) In the oviduct
D) In the uterus
E) In the vagina