Luteal Phase Of The Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle occurs

Answer 1

after ovulation.

Question 2

The follicular wall collapses onto itself and the GC undergo

Answer 2

a hypertrophy and hyperplasia; luteinization.

Question 3

At this time, the part of the follicle that is exposed on the outside of the ovary has a reddish-brown color from hemorrhaged capillaries. The follicle is now called

Answer 3

the corpus hemorrhagicum.

Question 4

The surface blemish on the ovary from the corpus hemorrhagicum is rapidly covered over by the

Answer 4

tunica albuginea and develops into the CL

Question 5

The CL now produces large amounts of

Answer 5

progesterone and some estrogen.

Question 6

Increasing concentrations of progesterone stimulate

Answer 6

the previously estrogenized uterus to become secretory.

Question 7

The glandular epithelium of the endometrium produces copious amounts of nutritive substances that are

Answer 7

transported to the lumen of the uterus in preparation for implantation and pregnancy.

Question 8

One of the major nutritive substances produced is _______________that will serve to nourish the implanting embryo.

Answer 8

glycogen

Question 9

Histologically, glycogen accumulates in

Answer 9

large vacuoles that are located in the basal aspect of the glandular epithelium of the endometrium.

Question 10

Progesterone also stimulates the development of the arterial supply to

Answer 10

the endometrium, especially the spiral arteries.