Question

The FSH stimulates a graafian follicle to develop in the ovary and an ovum to mature inside the follicle

Is this true or false?/

Answer 1

Answer:

The FSH stimulates a graafian follicle to develop in the ovary and an ovum to mature inside the follicle = True

Answer 2

Explanation:

Graafian follicles can be defined structurally as a heterogeneous family of relatively large follicles (400 μm to >2 cm at ovulation) that display an antrum containing follicular fluid, or liquor folliculi. The antrum is a characteristic structural feature of all Graafian follicles. As such, the term antral follicle is a synonym for Graafian follicle.

In a broad sense, Graafian follicles can be divided into two major groups: healthy and atretic (Fig. 125-7). The main difference between these two groups is whether or not apoptosis, or programmed cell death, is occurring in the granulosa cells. All Graafian follicles (healthy or atretic) follow a progressive course during their development over time. The healthy Graafian follicle becomes progressively larger and more differentiated with increasing time until it reaches the preovulatory stage (see Fig. 125-7). The mechanism by which a healthy Graafian follicle is formed depends on pituitary gonadotropins and involves the differential and temporal pattern of expression of specific genes that lead to cytodifferentiation and proliferation of follicle cells.56 In a similar manner, atretic or nondominant Graafian follicles undergo a temporal pattern of expression of specific genes, which, in turn, results in cessation of growth and activation of apoptosis (see Fig. 125-7).