The Menstrual Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What happens Day 1-5?
A
Uterus lining breaks down. THIS = MENSTRUTION
2
Q
What happens Day 6-13?
A
Egg follicle matures in an ovary. UTERUS LINING THICKENS
3
Q
What happens Day 14?
A
OVULATION. Egg is released into FALLOPIAN TUBE
4
Q
What happens days 15-28?
A
Egg travels to UTERUS
5
Q
What is the first option that can?
A
Egg is FERTILISED, it grows and implants in uterus MENSTRUAL CYCLE = STOPPED
6
Q
What is the second option that can happen?
A
Egg is NOT fertilised, menstrual cycle restarts at Day 1