menstral cycle Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
what is a mentral cycle
A
monthly release of an egg from womans ovaries
2
Q
whats stage 1
A
uterus lining breaks down for 4 days
3
Q
whats stage 2
A
uterus lining builds builds again for day 4 to 14 into thick spongy layer ready to recive a fertalised egg
4
Q
whats stage 3
A
egg develops and releases on day 14 called ovulation
5
Q
stage 4
A
wall is maintained for 14 days till day 2. if no fertalised egg has landed on uterus wall, cycle starts again
