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PHGY 216 2026 MIDTERM EXAM MODULE 2
REVIEW COMPLETE (89) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) TOP-RATED A+.
PHGY 216
Prepare for your PHGY 216 Midterm Exam Module 2 Review with
this focused study guide. It covers key physiology topics
included in Module 2, such as body system regulation, cellular
processes, and functional mechanisms. Emphasizes concept
understanding, data interpretation, and application of
physiological principles. Suitable for students preparing for the
PHGY 216 Module 2 midterm review assessment.
What are the 2 cycles of female reproductive physiology? ✓
✓...... ANSWER ....... The ovarian and uterine cycles
The ovarian cycle alternates between which two phases? ✓
✓...... ANSWER ....... 1) The follicular phase = prepares
for a mature egg
2) The luteal phase = prepares the reproductive tract for
potential implantation
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How long is each phase of the ovarian cycle? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... Follicular --> first 14 days
Luteal --> last 14 days
(Whole ovarian cycle --> average ~28 days)
What does the follicular phase begin with? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... Proliferation of granulosa cells in a
primary follicle (they divide to form several layers around the
oocye)
What do the granulosa cells secrete to form an extracellular
matrix surrounding the oocyte, and what is this membrane
called? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... Glycoproteins form the
zona pellucida
The development of the primary follicle and formation of the
secondary follicle is due to the influence of what hormones?
✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... FSH and estrogen
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What is an antrum? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... A fluid-
filled cavity that is formed within the granulosa cells,
expands and makes the follicle bigger as it matures
What occurs at the end of the follicular phase of the ovarian
cycle? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... Follicle becomes mature
and ovulation occurs --> ovum is released
What helps push the ovum into the oviduct? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... Leaking antral fluid
What happens in the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle? ✓
✓...... ANSWER ....... After the ovum is released,
remaining follicular cells undergo luteinisation to form the
corpus luteum, which secretes mainly progesterone and
some estrogens
If not fertilized & implanted within ~14 days, corpus luteum
degenerates to form the corpus albicans (a fibrous scar
tissue)
PHGY 216 2026 MIDTERM EXAM MODULE 2
REVIEW COMPLETE (89) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED) TOP-RATED A+.
PHGY 216
Prepare for your PHGY 216 Midterm Exam Module 2 Review with
this focused study guide. It covers key physiology topics
included in Module 2, such as body system regulation, cellular
processes, and functional mechanisms. Emphasizes concept
understanding, data interpretation, and application of
physiological principles. Suitable for students preparing for the
PHGY 216 Module 2 midterm review assessment.
What are the 2 cycles of female reproductive physiology? ✓
✓...... ANSWER ....... The ovarian and uterine cycles
The ovarian cycle alternates between which two phases? ✓
✓...... ANSWER ....... 1) The follicular phase = prepares
for a mature egg
2) The luteal phase = prepares the reproductive tract for
potential implantation
, Page 2 of 23
How long is each phase of the ovarian cycle? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... Follicular --> first 14 days
Luteal --> last 14 days
(Whole ovarian cycle --> average ~28 days)
What does the follicular phase begin with? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... Proliferation of granulosa cells in a
primary follicle (they divide to form several layers around the
oocye)
What do the granulosa cells secrete to form an extracellular
matrix surrounding the oocyte, and what is this membrane
called? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... Glycoproteins form the
zona pellucida
The development of the primary follicle and formation of the
secondary follicle is due to the influence of what hormones?
✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... FSH and estrogen
, Page 3 of 23
What is an antrum? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... A fluid-
filled cavity that is formed within the granulosa cells,
expands and makes the follicle bigger as it matures
What occurs at the end of the follicular phase of the ovarian
cycle? ✓ ✓...... ANSWER ....... Follicle becomes mature
and ovulation occurs --> ovum is released
What helps push the ovum into the oviduct? ✓ ✓......
ANSWER ....... Leaking antral fluid
What happens in the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle? ✓
✓...... ANSWER ....... After the ovum is released,
remaining follicular cells undergo luteinisation to form the
corpus luteum, which secretes mainly progesterone and
some estrogens
If not fertilized & implanted within ~14 days, corpus luteum
degenerates to form the corpus albicans (a fibrous scar
tissue)
