Reproductive System V Flashcards
1
Q
What is shed during the Menstrual Phase?
A
Stratum functionalis
2
Q
What happens during the Proliferative Phase?
A
The endometrial lining is building back up
3
Q
The Proliferative Phase lasts until
A
Ovulation
4
Q
Secretory Phase connects to the
A
Luteal Phase of Ovarian cycle
5
Q
What happens during the Secretory Phase?
A
- Blood vessels in the endometrium proliferate, with glands secreting nutrients
- Uterine lining is getting ready to receive fertilized egg
- White discharge
6
Q
When egg is getting ready to get ovulated, egg develops in the
A
Follicle
7
Q
If fertilization is occurred in the fallopian tube, zygote (diploid) divides and ends up in the
A
Endometrium
8
Q
What happens when fertilized egg reaches the endometrium?
A
HCG hormone is secreted, signaling the corpus Luteum to not break down
9
Q
What happens during Menopause?
A
Ovaries stop producing estrogen
