Nerves & Hormones Flashcards
0
Q
What happens in the menstrual cycle between day 7 and day 14?
A
FSH causes an egg follicle inside the ovary to grow and mature. Oestrogen is released by the Ovary.
1
Q
What happens between day 1 and day 7 on the menstrual cycle?
A
Period/Bleeding. The uterus lining sheds. FSH is released.
2
Q
What happens on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
A
LH stops the Oestrogen
3
Q
What happens between day 14 and day 21 on the menstrual cycle?
A
Progesterone released by Ovary and the uterus lining builds up.
4
Q
What are the names of the hormones?
A
Oestrogen
Progesterone
FSH - Follicle Stimulating Hormone
LH - Lutening Hormone
5
Q
What happens between day 21 and day 1 on the menstrual cycle?
A
Progesterone levels fail.
6
Q
What day does ovulation happen?
A
Day 14
