menstrual cycle

Question 1

Periodic discharge of blood and cellular debris from the female genital tract.

Answer 1

MENSTRUATION

Question 2

CYCLICAL CHANGES occurring from one
menstruation to the next comprises a ______

Answer 2

menstrual cycle

Question 3

The duration of the menstrual cycle is about _____

Answer 3

28 ± 4 days.

Question 4

_______, ________, ________ are closely related.

Answer 4

Pituitary gland, ovaries, and uterus

Question 5

Pituitary gland is controlled by the ____

Answer 5

hypothalamus.

Question 6

organ that releases GnRH.

Answer 6

Hypothalamus

Question 7

meaning of GnRH

Answer 7

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone

Question 8

what does GnRH stimulate

Answer 8

Pituitary Gland to produce FSH and LH.

Question 9

hormone that triggers ovulation

Answer 9

LH (Luteinizing hormone)

Question 10

hormone that travels in blood to ovaries to
produce egg cells

Answer 10

FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)

Question 11

produces progesterone.

Answer 11

Corpus Luteum

Question 12

main component of estrogen and is high during ovulation

Answer 12

estradiol

Question 13

development of folli

Answer 13

primordial follicle
primary follicle
graffian follicle
mature follicle
corpus luteum

Question 14

gametogenesis phases

Answer 14

primordial germ cell
oogonia
primary oocyte
secondary oocyte
ovum

Question 15

phases of menstruation

Answer 15

menstrual
follicular/proliferative phase
ovulation phase
luteal/secretory phase

Question 16

It lasts for about 3 — 5 days.

menstrual phase
follicular/proliferative phase
ovulation phase
luteal/secretory phase

Answer 16

menstrual phase

Question 17

If the ovum is not fertilized, corpus luteum
regresses from the 24th day of the cycle.

Answer 17

MENSTRUAL PHASE

Question 18

This causes a decrease in estrogen and
progesterone levels

Answer 18

MENSTRUAL PHASE

Question 19

It results in SHRINKAGE OF ENDOMETRIUM, coiling
and spasm of arteries leading to focal necrosis of
the endometrium.

Answer 19

MENSTRUAL PHASE

Question 20

The necrosed endometrium is shed along with
blood and other secretions.

Answer 20

MENSTRUAL PHASE

Question 21

what does necrosis mean

Answer 21

no blood supply; dead

Question 22

occurs under the influence of estrogen.

Answer 22

PROLIFERATIVE PHASE (follicular phase)

Question 23

There is growth of simple tubular glands
and blood vessels.

Answer 23

PROLIFERATIVE PHASE (follicular phase)

Question 24

proliferation occurs because of what hormone

Answer 24

estrogen

Question 25

Endometrium increases in thickness to about ______ during proliferation stage

Answer 25

3-5mm.

Question 26

what produces a thick mucus during proliferation phase

Answer 26

endometrial glands

Question 27

At the end of the proliferative phase, what occurs next

Answer 27

ovulation

Question 28

phase that lasts for about 14 days.

Answer 28

SECRETORY PHASE (luteal phase)

Question 29

starts after ovulation and extends up to the next menstrual phase

Answer 29

SECRETORY PHASE (luteal phase)

Question 30

Endometrium thickens up to ____ during luteal phase

Answer 30

6 mm

Question 31

Glands become bigger, tortuous and filled with secretions during what phase

Answer 31

luteal phase

Question 32

what cells proliferate, spiral arteries become more coiled and dilated during luteal phase

Answer 32

Stromal cells

Question 33

hormones that causes luteal phase

Answer 33

progesterone and estrogen

Question 34

More of estrogen is secreted into the follicle during....

Answer 34

Accelerated Growth of Follicle

Question 35

Stimulates _______ to form increased number of _____ receptors during accelerated growth of follicle

Answer 35

granulosa cells, FSH

Question 36

t/f Accelerated Growth of Follicle DOES NOT stimulate granulosa cells to form an increased number of LH receptors this makes granulosa cells LESS sensitive to FSH.

Answer 36

f Accelerated Growth of Follicle STIMULATES granulosa cells to form an increased number of FSH receptors this makes granulosa cells MORE sensitive to FSH.

Question 37

FSH and estrogen promote LH receptors on granulosa cell leading to rapid increase in ______

Answer 37

follicular secretion.

Question 38

t/f Estrogen and LH cause proliferation of STROMAL cells and increase their secretion.

Answer 38

f thecal

Question 39

Day 14 phase

Answer 39

OVULATION PHASE

Question 40

phase where Mature egg is released from the ovary

Answer 40

OVULATION PHASE

Question 41

menstrual cycle: ______ days menstruation: ______ days fertile days: ______ days ovulation days: day _____, ______ hours

Answer 41

Menstrual cycle: Approx 28 days Menstruation: 3 to 7 days. Fertile days: 5 to 6 days Ovulation day: day 14,12 to 24 hours

Question 42

OTHER CHANGES in the body during menstrual cycle

Answer 42

BREAST VAGINA CERVIX BODY FLUIDS BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE