Flashcards in The Menstrual Cycle Deck (12)
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1
What is the menstrual cycle?
The monthly release of an egg from a woman's ovaries
The build up and break down of the lining of the uterus
2
What happens on day 1 of the menstrual cycle?
The lining of the uterus breaks down and bleeding starts (a period).
3
What happens on day 4 of the menstrual cycle?
The lining of the uterus builds up, ready for a fertilised
4
What happens on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
An egg is released
5
How long does one menstrual cycle last?
28 days
6
Name the 3 hormones involved in the menstrual cycle
FSH
Oestrogen
LH
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Where is FSH produced?
The pituitary gland
8
Where is Oestrogen produced?
The ovaries
9
Where is LH produced?
The pituitary gland
10
What does FSH do?
Mature eggs
Cause ovaries to produce Oestrogen
11
What does oestrogen do?
Stops FSH
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