reproductive Flashcards
1
Q
what happens in menstrual phase
A
follicles develop (FSH) sudden drop O&P - endometrium shed
2
Q
what happens in pre-ovulatory phase
A
mature follicle secretes O
O thickens Endometrium
follicle secretes inhibin -
stops FSH
3
Q
what happens in Ovulatory phase
A
high O triggers LH (-F.L.)
LH ruptures follicle
egg expelled
4
Q
what happens in post ovulatory phase
A
Follicle becomes Corpus Luteum
C. L. makes P&O
P&O maintain endometrium in prep for pregnancy