Questions
1.How many days are shown for this typical ovarian cycle?
2.Look closely at the follicles represented between days 0 and 4. At the center of the follicle is the oocyte, and surrounding it are the follicular cells. In the space below, re-draw this whole structure and label both the oocyte and the follicular cells.
- What changes can be seen in the follicle between days 0 and 12?
Ovarian phase name
Day(s) of cycle
Ovarian event/changes
0-13
Ovulation
15-28
4.The ovarian cycle has two phases (follicular and luteal) and one event (ovulation). Complete the table below with information from Model 1.
After ovulation, the follicular cells become a structure called the corpus luteum.
5.What is ovulation?
6.What happens to the oocyte? Where does it go?