OVARIAN PHASES

Question 1

days 1-14; stimulated by FSH; dormant egg cells are surrounded by fluid-filled follicle which expands rapidly and moves to the ovarian surface

Answer 1

follicular phase

Question 2

day 14; a surge of LH secretion cause rupture of follicular membrane, usually within 24-36 hours after the surge

Answer 2

ovulation

Question 3

day 15-28; the corpus luteum manufactures and secretes progesterone to prepare and maintain the endometrium for implantation

Answer 3

luteal phase