Menstruation and ovarian cycle
During menstruation, the average daily loss of ironis ____mg.
0.5 to 1.0 mg
How long does an ovarian cycle last
14 days
Average duration of menstrual flow is ___ The normal range is ___to___days
5 days 3 to 6 days
Average blood loss during menstruation is ___mL
50 to 60 mL
What hormones are active during the follicular phase
FSH and Estrogen
Name 2 phases of ovarian cycle
Follicular (first 14days) Luteal phase (second 14 days)
If an ovum is fertilized during the luteal phase what hormone will be secreted
HCG (Human chorionic gonadotropin)
What iccyrs during the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle
It accomplishes maturation of the graafian follicle which results in ovulation
During the Luteal phase of ovarian cycle which of the following hormones increases, estrogen, progesterone, or LH
Progesterone and LH
In the menstrual cycle, day 1 is the day on which
Menstrual discharge begins
What is the major function of the luteal phase of the ovarian cycle
To develop and maintain the corpus luteum which produces progesterone to maintain pregnancy until placenta is established