Female Reproductive System

Question 1

Day 14 of the cycle

Answer 1

Surge of LH is released from the pituitary, which stimulates ovulation in the conversion of the follicle to the corpus luteum

Question 2

Corpus luteum

Answer 2

Secretes the hormone’s progesterone and estrogen and further stimulates development of the endometrium

Question 3

If fertilization occurs

Answer 3

The corpus luteum remains functional

Question 4

If fertilization does not occur

Answer 4

The corpus luteum degenerates and menstruation begins

Question 5

After ovulation

Answer 5

The egg is swept into the oviduct or fallopian tube

Question 6

Endometrium

Answer 6

Where the fertilized egg or zygote travels to the uterus and implants itself

Question 7

Uterus

Answer 7

Where the developing embryo is nourished by the placenta which is formed by maternal and embryonic tissues

Question 8

Estrogen

Answer 8

Hormone produced by the follicle initiates the preparation of the endometrium of their uterus for pregnancy