menstrual cycle Flashcards
1
Q
how long does the menstrual cycle take?
A
28days
2
Q
what is the menstrual cycle?
A
its a time that involves your body preparing the uterus in case it receives a fertilised egg
3
Q
how many main stages are their in the menstrual cycle?
A
4 and 1 repeated stage
4
Q
what happens on stage 1?
A
lining of uterus breaks down
5
Q
what happens on stage 2?
A
lining of uterus builds up
6
Q
what happens on stage 3?
A
egg is released
7
Q
what happens on stage 4?
A
lining of uterus maintained
8
Q
what happens at the end?
A
the cycle repeats
