Chapter 28

Question 1

What regulates the sexual cycle?

Answer 1

the hypothalamo pituitary ovarian axis. hormones of the hypothalamus regulate the pituitary gland. pituitary hormones regulate the ovaries; the ovaries in turn secrete hormones that regulate the uterus

hypothalamus > pituitary>ovaries>uterus

Question 2

When does the sexual cycle begins?

Answer 2

with a 2 week follicular phase

Question 3

What marks the first 3-5 days of the sexual cycle?

Answer 3

menstruation.