female cycle and fertilization Flashcards
1
Q
day 7
A
1 follicle survives to nourish 1 egg
2
Q
day 1-7
A
several follicles mature and estrogen increases
3
Q
day 12
A
surge of estrogen stimulates pituitary gland to release lutenizing hormone to stimulate ovulation
4
Q
day 14
A
follicle “bursts” and egg released; 1 fallopian tube moves in and “pushes” it to the uterus
5
Q
what are the 4 factors that must be present for fertilization
A
the sperm…
- must survive the vagina’s acidic environment
- must survive the womans immune response
- cervix must be open
- must find the right fallopian tube
6
Q
day 1
A
bleeding starts
