Fertilization, Zygote Transport and Implantation

Question 1

What three hormones are most responsible for ovarian cycle and where does each come from?

Answer 1

Gonadotropin-releasing Hormone (GnRH, Hypothalamus), Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH, Pituitary), Leutinizing Hormone (LH, Pituitary)

Question 2

What hormone stimulates the uterine lining to prepare for implantation in case fertilization occurs?

Answer 2

Progesterone

Question 3

Give the approximate time periods of the following stages - Morula, Advanced Morula, Early Blastocyst, Blastocyst Implantation

Answer 3

3 Days (Morula), 4 Days (Adv Morula), 5 Days (Early Blastocyst), 6 Days (Implantation)

Question 4

Layers of the uterus

Answer 4

Endometrium, myometrium, perimetrium