The follicular cycle Flashcards

1
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Menarche

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First period/cycle
Due to hormones released at puberty

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2
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Menopause

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After cycles stop
Due to running out of eggs in ovaries

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3
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Hormones involved in follicular cycle

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GnRH FSH LH estrogen progesterone

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4
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Estrogen

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Produced by ovaries and uterus
Triggers secondary sex characteristics at puberty and effects on monthly cycle

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5
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Progesterone

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Blood and mucus secretions to endometrium
Produced by corpus luteum

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6
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Corpus luteum

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Mass of tissue formed around ovum

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7
Q

Phases of uterine cycle

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  1. Menses
  2. Proliferation
  3. Secretory
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8
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Menses

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Occurs days 0-7
Endometrium blood supply cut off
Shed endometrium lining

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9
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Proliferation

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Occurs days 7-14
Repair and regeneration of endometrium
On day 14 ovulation occurs

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10
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How long is an egg viable for

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24-48 hrs

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11
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Egg gets released

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Told by FSH

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12
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Secretory

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Occurs days 14-28
Endometrium continues to generate blood and nutrient supply
Endometrium enlarges

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