Menstrual cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What are the normal parts of a menstrual cycle?
A
o Proliferative phase = hyperplasia of endometrium
o Secretory phase = maintain endometrium
o Menstrual phase (drop in progesterone) = zona compacta and spongiosa shedding
2
Q
What are the cells of the ovaries?
A
Thecal cells
Granulosa cells
3
Q
What do thecal cells do?
A
o Respond to LH
o Produce androgens
4
Q
What do granulosa cells do?
A
o Respond to FSH
o Produce aromatase
§ Convert androgen -> oestriol
o Produce progesterone
5
Q
How do the hormones/ uterus change over the menstrual cycle?
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6
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