Menstrual Cycle Flashcards

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The monthly cycle of changes that happens in the female reproductive system

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Menstrual Cycle

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Four Phase of Menstrual Cycle

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Menstrual, Follicular, Ovulation and Luteal Phase

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First stage of menstrual cycle

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Menstrual Phase

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Caused by the contraction of the uterine and the abdominal muscles to expel the menstrual fluid

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Abdominal Cramps

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Begins on the first day of menstruation, but it last till the 13th day of the menstrual cycle

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Follicular Phase

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A phase in the menstrual cycle when your ovary releases an egg (ovum).

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Ovulation Phase

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Begins on the 15th day and lasts till the end of the cycle

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Luteal Phase

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Process through which the level of one substance influences the level of another substances

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Feedback Mechanism

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Rising levels of hormones feedbacks to increase hormone production

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Positive Feedback

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Rising levels of hormones feedbacks to decrease the production of the hormone

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Negative Feedback

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