UNIT2-Menstrual Cycle EOY Flashcards
1
Q
When do the mentrual cycles begin?
A
When a woman reached puberty and continue until menopause.
2
Q
How long does the menstrual cycle last?
A
28 days
3
Q
what happens on day 1-5 of the menstrual cycle?
A
The cycle begins with a period
The unused uterus lining is shed
4
Q
what happens on day 6-13 of the menstrual cycle?
A
A new egg is maturing in the ovary
The lining of the uterus rebuilds and thickens so that it is ready to receive an egg
5
Q
what happens on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
A
An egg is released from the ovaries
It travels through the fallopian tube to the uterus
This is called ovulation
6
Q
what happens on day 15-28 of the menstrual cycle?
A
A unfertillised egg travels to the Uterus
The uterus lining continues to thicken
