Menstrual Cycle EXAM

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Ovarian phases

  1. Follicular Phase (0 - 13)

  2. Ovulation (14)

  3. Luteal Phase (15 - 28)

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Uterine Phases

  1. Menstrual Phase (0 - 4)

  2. Proliferative Phase (5 - 13)

  3. Secretory Phase (15 - 28)

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Follicular phase

follicle - stimulating hormone released by brain and stimulates growth of follicle in ovary

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Ovulation

estrogen surge causes surge of luteinizing hormone in the ovary; the fully developed follicle in the ovary bursts and releases the egg

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Luteal phase

corpus luteum secretes progesterone

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Menstrual Phase

superficial layers of endometrium detach from uterine walls and exit through cervis + vagina

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Proliferative Phase

endometrium is rebuilt and thickened due to an estrogen surge and a slight increase in progesterone

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secretory phase

progesterone from corpus luteum reaches the uterus to increase vascularization and nutrient secret into the uterus