The Menstrual Cycle Flashcards

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1
Q

What happens Day 1-5?

A

Uterus lining breaks down. THIS = MENSTRUTION

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What happens Day 6-13?

A

Egg follicle matures in an ovary. UTERUS LINING THICKENS

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Q

What happens Day 14?

A

OVULATION. Egg is released into FALLOPIAN TUBE

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4
Q

What happens days 15-28?

A

Egg travels to UTERUS

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5
Q

What is the first option that can?

A

Egg is FERTILISED, it grows and implants in uterus MENSTRUAL CYCLE = STOPPED

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What is the second option that can happen?

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Egg is NOT fertilised, menstrual cycle restarts at Day 1

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