The follicular cycle

Question 1

Menarche

Answer 1

First period/cycle
Due to hormones released at puberty

Question 2

Menopause

Answer 2

After cycles stop
Due to running out of eggs in ovaries

Question 3

Hormones involved in follicular cycle

Answer 3

GnRH FSH LH estrogen progesterone

Question 4

Estrogen

Answer 4

Produced by ovaries and uterus
Triggers secondary sex characteristics at puberty and effects on monthly cycle

Question 5

Progesterone

Answer 5

Blood and mucus secretions to endometrium
Produced by corpus luteum

Question 6

Corpus luteum

Answer 6

Mass of tissue formed around ovum

Question 7

Phases of uterine cycle

Answer 7

1. Menses
2. Proliferation
3. Secretory

Question 8

Menses

Answer 8

Occurs days 0-7
Endometrium blood supply cut off
Shed endometrium lining

Question 9

Proliferation

Answer 9

Occurs days 7-14
Repair and regeneration of endometrium
On day 14 ovulation occurs

Question 10

How long is an egg viable for

Answer 10

24-48 hrs

Question 11

Egg gets released

Answer 11

Told by FSH

Question 12

Secretory

Answer 12

Occurs days 14-28
Endometrium continues to generate blood and nutrient supply
Endometrium enlarges