Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

what does the hypothalamus release?

Answer 1

GnRH

Question 2

what does the pituitary release?

Answer 2

LH

FSH

Question 3

What does the ovaries release?

Answer 3

Progesterone

Estradiol

Question 4

What day do we see the LH surge?

Answer 4

Day 14

Question 5

List the two components of the ovarian cycle

Answer 5

1. Follicular phase

2. Luteal phase

Question 6

List the two components of the uterine cycle

Answer 6

1. Proliferative phase

2. Secretory phase

Question 7

What does the follicular phase release?

Answer 7

Estradiol

Question 8

Start and end of the follicular phase

Answer 8

Start: 1st day of menses
Ends: LH surge

Question 9

What does the luteal release?

Answer 9

Progesterone from corpus luteum

Question 10

Start and end of luteal phase

Answer 10

Starts: LH Surge
Ends: Onset of menses

Question 11

What hormone supports endometrial thickening and elongation?

Answer 11

Estradiol

Question 12

Withdrawal of what hormone leads to sloughing of the endometrium?

Answer 12

Progesterone