Menstrual Cycle Flashcards
(16 cards)
What is the typical duration of the female menstrual cycle?
28 days
What event occurs at approximately Day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
Ovulation
From where is the ovum released during ovulation?
Ovary
What needs to happen to the uterus before ovulation?
It needs to prepare to potentially become pregnant
Which hormone is released into the blood to prepare the uterus for pregnancy?
Oestrogen
What effect does Oestrogen have on the lining of the uterus?
It causes the lining to build up with blood
What does the female body prepare for every month?
Pregnancy
How long does the blood lining of the uterus remain high after ovulation?
Approximately 14 days
What happens to the ovum if it is not fertilised by Day 28?
It dies and passes out during menstruation
What days of the menstrual cycle are considered the period?
Days 1-4
What hormone is associated with high levels during the luteal phase?
Progesterone
What hormone is responsible for the maturation of the egg in the follicle?
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Fill in the blank: The lining of the uterus is prepared for a __________ ovum.
fertilised
True or False: The blood lining of the uterus is needed if there is no fertilised egg.
False
What causes the changes in the menstrual cycle?
Hormones
What should be drawn on a graph to show the influence of hormones on the uterine lining?
Oestrogen and Progesterone level lines
