Menstrual cycle

Question 1

Menstrual cycle

Answer 1

Reproductive cycle in female primates

Question 2

Menarche

Answer 2

First menstruation that begins at puberty

Question 3

Interval

Answer 3

28/29 days

Question 4

Menstrual cycle

Answer 4

Events starting from one menstruation till the next one

Question 5

Menstrual phase

Answer 5

Menstrual flow occurs
3-5 days
-breakdown of endometrial lining

Question 6

Follicular phase

Answer 6

Primary follicle grows to become graffian follicle

Endometrium of uterus regenerates through proliferation

Question 7

Hormonal changes -follicular

Answer 7

LH and FSH levels increase
Stimulates follicular development
Stimulates secretion of estrogen

Question 8

Ovulatory phase

Answer 8

LH and FSH attain peak levels at about 14th day
LH surge induces rupture of graffian follicle
Relese of ovum

Question 9

Luteal phase

Answer 9

Remaining parts of graffian follicle form corpus luteum

Question 10

Corpus luteum

Answer 10

Secretes large amounts of progesterone necessary for maintenance of endometrium.