Result of positive pregnancy Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to menstrual cycle due to pregnancy?
A
corpus luteum degenerates
decline in oestrogen and progesterone, breakdown of uterine lining, and menstrual flow
2
Q
What does Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), prevents
A
the breakdown of uterine lining
maintains corpus luteum
Still secretion of oestrogen and progesterone
3
Q
What does Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) inhibit?
A
secretion of FSH and LH which stops menstrual cycles