Question

Which of the following statements is incorrect for ovary?
I. It is connected to the pelvic wall and the uterus by bones.
II. The ovarian stroma is divided into an outer cortex and an inner medulla.
III. Each ovary is about 2-4 cm in length.
IV. Ovary is covered by a thick, stratified epithelium.
V. Ovary secretes steroid hormones.

• A. I and IV only
• B. IV only
• C. I, II and III only
• D. I, IV and V only

Answer 1

The correct option is A I and IV only

Ovaries are the primary female reproductive organs.
A pair of ovaries are located in the lower abdomen.
The size of each ovary is about 2 to 4 cm in length.
Each ovary is connected to the pelvic wall and uterus with the help of ligaments that support the ovaries.
Apart from producing ova, they secrete steroid hormones like estrogen and progesterone.
The surface of the ovary is covered by a thin layer of germinal epithelium tissue which is composed of a single layer of cells.
The germinal epithelium encloses the ovarian stroma which is basically divided into two zones: outer cortex and an inner medulla.

Therefore except I and IV statements, all the remaining statements are correct regarding the ovary.