Menstural Cycle Flashcards
What hormone is produced by the ovaries to prepare the uterus for a fertilized ovum?
Oestrogen
What is the average length of the menstrual cycle?
28 days
What occurs from day 1 to approximately day 5 of the menstrual cycle?
Menstruation
What is Ovulation
Ovulation is the process called when the ovum is released from the ovary
What hormone increases after ovulation and helps maintain the uterine lining?
Progesterone
What happens to the uterine lining if fertilization does not occur?
The uterine lining becomes detached and is lost during menstruation
What is the role of progesterone during pregnancy?
: Progesterone maintains the lining of the uterus for the development of the amnion, amniotic fluid, and fetus.
When does oestrogen reach its highest level during the menstrual cycle?
Just before ovulation
