Ovarian cycle

Question 1

Ovarian cycle

Answer 1

A series of events that has to do with the maturation and release of an ovum

Question 2

What are the 3 phases of the ovarian cycle?

Answer 2

1. The follicular phase
   2.ovulation
   3.luteal phase

Question 3

Follicular phase

Answer 3

-lasts 10-14 days

-consists of the rapid growth of a follicle

Question 4

Ovulation

Answer 4

-happens on DAY 14

-when the ovum is released by ovary

Question 5

Luteal phase

Answer 5

-happens days 15 to 26

-has 2 phases

Question 6

What happens in the luteal phase if fertilization and implantation DOES occur?

Answer 6

-corpus luteum maintained and produces estrogen and progesterone until placenta takes over

-estrogen and progesterone secretion prevents the loss of stratum functionalis

-placenta takes over hormone producing function of the corpus luteum

Question 7

When will the corpus luteum degenerate? (assuming fertilization and implantation occured)

Answer 7

once placenta begins hormone secretion

Question 8

what happens during the luteal phase if implanation does NOT occur?

Answer 8

-corpus luteum degenerate which results in less estrogen and progesterone prodcution

-less estrogen and progesterone secretion results in the breakdown of stratum functionalis

Question 9

how long does an egg have to be fertilized and implanted?

Answer 9

12-24 hours