menstrual cycle (exam1)

Question 1

FSH

Answer 1

released by anterior pituitarymaturation of the eggs

Question 2

progesterone in menstrual cycle

Answer 2

dominates 2nd part of cycle after ovulation
hot hormone
basal body temp is higher

Question 3

ovarian cycle

Answer 3

follicular phase - days 1-14, egg is developing
luteal phase - days 15-28, corpus luteum develops

Question 4

ovulation date calculation

Answer 4

cycle length - 14=
luteal phase is always 12 to 14 days in length

Question 5

signs of ovulation

Answer 5

cervical mucus increases, thins, more watery, clear
basal body temp slightly drops

Question 6

HCG

Answer 6

keeps corpus luteum alive

Question 7

LH surge

Answer 7

luteinizing hormone
ovulation within 24hrs

LH stimulates ovulation