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Where in the ovary do the oocytes live? |
Ovarian cortex |
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What are the three stages of the ovarian cycle? |
1. Follicular phase 2. Ovulation 3. Luteal phase |
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What happens during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle? |
FSH released > primordial > primary > secondary follicle |
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What happens during ovulation? |
The anterior pituitary gland releases LH (leutinizing hormone) > infundibulum sweeps oocyte into Fallopian tube |
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Diploid cells have ____ chromosomes and have information from ____ parent(s). |
46 chromosomes; both |
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What are the four steps in meiosis? |
Meiosis I: 46 chromosome 2n > 46 chr 1n Meiosis II: 46 chromosomes 1n > 23 chr 1n |
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In female meiosis we end with one oocyte and three ____.
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Polar bodies |
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What does FSH stand for? |
FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) |