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