Which specific cell type within the ovary is primarily responsible for the conversion of androstenedione to estradiol during follicular development?
Theca interna cells
Theca externa cells
Granulosa cells
Interstitial cells
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Which ovarian structure is DIRECTLY responsible for secreting inhibin?
Theca interna cells
Corpus luteum and granulosa cells
Primary oocytes
Interstitial cells
A woman with Turner syndrome undergoes karyotyping. Which of the following is the MOST likely observation regarding her ovarian follicles?
Absent or very few follicles
Increased number of follicles
Normal number of follicles
Follicles with abnormal morphology
In females the …A... induces the ovulation of fully mature follicle called …B... and maintain the …C… formed from remnants of the Graafian follicle after ovulation. Select the correct combination in reference to the above given statement
A-LH, B-Graafian follicles, C-pregnancy
A-FSH, B-Graafian follicles, C-corpus luteum
A-FSH, B-Graafian follicles, C-pregnancy
A-LH, B-Graafian follicles, C-corpus luteum
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development and maintenance of the corpus luteum during the early stages of pregnancy?
Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (hCG)
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Prolactin
Pair of ovary located …… of female (human)
Outside the abdomen
Inside the abdomen
Inside the scrotal sac
Inside the inguinal canal
Ovary produces
One ovum at each month
Progesterone
Estrogen
All of these
The estrogen is synthesised and secreted mainly by growing …A… . After ovulation the ruptured follicle is converted to a structure called …B… which secretes …C… . Choose the correct option for A, B and C
A-corpus luteum, B-corpus callosum, C-progesterone
A-Graafian follicle, B-corpus luteum, C-progesterone
A-corpus callosum, B-corpus luteum, C-estrogen
A-Graafian follicle, B-corpus luteum, C-estrogen
Where are the ovaries located in the female reproductive system?
Thoracic Cavity
Abdominal Cavity
Pelvic Cavity
Cranial Cavity
Pair of ovary located …… of female (human)
Outside the abdomen
Inside the abdomen
Inside the scrotal sac
Inside the inguinal canal
Which of the following is NOT produced by the ovaries?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Testosterone
Ova
