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how many days before menstruation does ovulation normally occur
14 days
what hormone is measured by an ovulation predictor kit
LH
what is the stratum functionale
thick outer layer of endometrium that is sloughed off
simple columnar epithelium
what is the stratum basale
retained throughout the menstrual cycle and regenerates the stratum functionale
myometrium histology
bundles of smooth muscle and connective tissue
running roughly parallel to the long axis of the body
what is the corpus albicans
white body after degeneratin of the corpus luteum
collagen and fibroblasts
also formed in pregnancy
what are the features of secondary follicles
follicular antrum
theca interna which secretes steriod precursors
multiple layers of granulosa cells
what are the features of primordial follicles
large oocyte surrounded by one layer of cuboidal granulosa cells
what part of follicular development is independant of hormones
begining up to 2o follicle
granulosa cells form the inner layer
theca cells form the outer layer
granulosa cells
oestrogen
granulosa lutein cells
progesterone
theca cells
androgens
