KROK 1 2017 – Question 44 · KROK (Medicine) · Histology, Cytology, and Embryology
Histological specimen of the ovary shows large hollow structures. Primary oocyte within these structures is surrounded with transparent membrane and radiating crown and is situated in the cumulus oophorus, the wall is made of follicular cell layer and theca. What ovarian structure can be characterized by these morphological features?
- A. Mature (tertiary) follicle
- B. Primordial follicle
- C. Corpus atreticum
- D. Corpus luteum
- E. Primary follicle
Hint
Compare the size of the follicle, the fluid-filled cavity and the position of the oocyte on a mound of cells with the sequence of follicle growth stages.
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