1.04 UTF-8 0 0 0 what is the layer of CT that attaches the ovary to the broad ligament? 2 mesovarium 1 what is atresia? 2 all follicles that do not reach maturity and do not ovulate undergo degeneration 1 what signals ovulation of the mature follicle and relase of oocyte into the uterine tube 2 LH 1 what cells secrete the hormone estrogen and also synthesize the steroid hormone androgen that is transported io the granulosa cells, which convert the steroid into estrogen 2 theca interna 1 where is androgen converted to estrogen 2 granulosa cells 1 what hormone is responsible for the growth of follicles 2 FSH 1 what is the name of the fluid that is rich in hyaluronic acid inside growing ovarian follicles 2 liquor folliculi 1 what is the fluid-filled space in the growing follicle called. 2 antrum 1 what is the mound of cells called that opposite the antrum. This is the oocyte surrounded by follicular cells 2 cumulus oopherus 1 what is the granulosa or follicular cells forming the first layer around the oocyte that become radially arranged and for a cellular layer called this also accompanies the oocyte out of hte follicle when it is expelled out of hte ovary during ovulation 2 corona radiata 1 how long does it take for an ovarian follicle to reach maturity? 2 10-14 days 1 what is the name of the thinned out area of the tunica albuginea and theca folliculi called? 2 stigma 1 what is the stucture of the uterine tube called that pickes up the ovulated oocyte? 2 fimbria 1 after ovulation, the walls of the follicle containing the granulosa cells and the theca cells collapse and are thrown into folds; the follicular wall is now tranformed into a terporary endocrine gland called what? 2 corpus luteum 1 after its formation, the corpus luteum secretes what two hormones into the blood? 2 estrogen and progesterone 1 what is the name of the white scar formed by the corpus luteum if pregnancy does not occur and may take many months to disappear form the ovary? 2 corpus albicans 1 what is a polar body 2 the small daughter cell that receives little cytoplasm 1 the proportion of cilia is greatest toward the _____________ and lowest at the ___________ within the female reporductive system. 2 infundibulum isthmus 1 what are menstral cramps caused by? 2 uterine muscular contractions caused by the presence of prostaglandins 1 what can be used to treat menstral cramps 2 anti-prostaglandins 1 what is the layer of the endometrium that is sloughed off at menstration? 2 functionalis (functional) layer 1 what layer of the endometrium is retained during menstration and is hot shed iwht the menstrual flow? 2 basalis layer 1 what are the three phases of the menstrual cycle called? 2 proliferative progestational (secretory) menstrual 1 hormones released by the _________ contrl the function of hte cells in the anterior lobe of the pituitary. 2 hypothalamus 1 as pregnancy proceeds, the ___________ takes over production of estrogen and progesterone form the corpus luteum and produces sufficeint amounts of pregesterone to maintain pregnancy until birth. 2 placenta 1 what is the name of the hormone secreted by the placenta that softens the fibrocartilage in the pubi symphysis to widen the pelvic canal for impending birth? 2 relaxin 1