The menstrual cycle Flashcards
Which hormone is the corpus luteum responsible for producing?
A - Oestrogen
B - Progesterone
C - Follicle-stimulating hormone
D - Luteinising hormone
B - Progesterone
Follicle Stimulating Hormone stimulates follicle growth in what?
Ovaries
What hormones are produced and released by the ovaries?
Oestrogen and Progesterone
What are the 4 main hormones?
FSH- Follicle Stimulating Hormone
LH- Luteinising Hormone
Oestrogen
progesterone
What is the main purpose of the follicular phase?
The ovary houses a developing egg, that will then be released during ovulation
How long is the average menstral cycle?
28 Days
What happens during the luteal stage?
The follicle that burst and released the egg (during ovulation) develops into a small yellow structure ca;lled the corpus luteum.
What is the activity involving the partial shedding of the endometrium?
Menstruation
What are the four phases during the menstral cycle?
Menstral phase
Follicular phase
Ovulation phase
Luteal phase
What are the four main hormones involved in the menstral cycle?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
Luteinising Hormone (LH)
Oestrogen
Progesterone
What hormone stimulates the pituitary gland?
Gonadotrophin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
In a normal 28day menstrual cycle, when would you expect the LH surge to occur?
Day 11-13
After ovulation the Follicle becomes a ……………… and starts producing progesterone.
Corpus Luteum
