PATHOLOGY MCQ
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
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Question
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What is the main role of FSH?
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Stimulates follicle to burst and release the ovum
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Stimulates rebuilding of the uterus wall
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Stimulates one egg cell to develop (become follicle)
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Completes development of uterus wall, promotes glycogen storage
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -FSH stimulates granulosa cells in the ovarian follicles to synthesize aromatase, which converts androgens produced by the thecal cells to estradiol.
Detailed explanation-2: -GnRH stimulates the pituitary gland to produce follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), the hormone responsible for starting follicle (egg) development and causing the level of estrogen, the primary female hormone, to rise.
Detailed explanation-3: -Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) helps control a woman’s menstrual cycle and egg production and also a man’s sperm production.
Detailed explanation-4: -Now we know that the primary role of FSH in the menstrual cycle is (C) to stimulate an egg to develop in the ovaries.
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