The Menstrual Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What happens days 1-7?
A
The lining of the uterus breaks down and is lost through the vagina.
2
Q
What happens in the ovary?
A
An egg is ripening
3
Q
What happens days 8-14?
A
The uterus lining is being repaired and getting thicker again
4
Q
What happens in day 14?
A
The egg is released from the ovary into the oviduct (ovulation)
5
Q
What happens days 14-21?
A
The uterus lining is thick and spongy, ready to receive the egg.
6
Q
How long can the egg live in the oviduct?
A
5 days
7
Q
What happens if the egg gets fertilised?
A
It can stick in the uterus wall, making the person pregnant.
8
Q
What is the fertile period?
A
3-4 day before and after ovulation when person is most likely to be become pregnant.
