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During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
- Menses
- Follicular phase
- Haemorrhagic phase
- Luteal phase (correct)
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the maturation of the dominant vesicular follicle?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the maturation of the dominant vesicular follicle?
- Progesterone
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH) (correct)
- Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Inhibin
What is the main function of progesterone during the menstrual cycle?
What is the main function of progesterone during the menstrual cycle?
- Endometrial proliferation
- Decreased myometrial contractility (correct)
- Genital development and lubrication
- Body fat distribution
In which phase of the menstrual cycle does the corpus luteum begin to regress?
In which phase of the menstrual cycle does the corpus luteum begin to regress?
Which hormone is responsible for endometrial secretory changes in preparation for potential embryo implantation?
Which hormone is responsible for endometrial secretory changes in preparation for potential embryo implantation?
What is the most useful 'test' of ovarian function in pre-menopausal women?
What is the most useful 'test' of ovarian function in pre-menopausal women?
How can ovulation be confirmed during the menstrual cycle?
How can ovulation be confirmed during the menstrual cycle?
What happens to LH and FSH levels in the 5 years leading up to menopause?
What happens to LH and FSH levels in the 5 years leading up to menopause?
What is the term used to describe the period of time with a gradual increase in anovulatory cycles before menopause?
What is the term used to describe the period of time with a gradual increase in anovulatory cycles before menopause?
What happens to oestrogen and inhibin secretion as menopause approaches?
What happens to oestrogen and inhibin secretion as menopause approaches?
What hormone stimulates growth and development of ovarian follicles during the first 14 days after menses?
What hormone stimulates growth and development of ovarian follicles during the first 14 days after menses?
What hormone induces ovulation in the middle of the menstrual cycle?
What hormone induces ovulation in the middle of the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone initially suppresses FSH secretion due to negative feedback during the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone initially suppresses FSH secretion due to negative feedback during the menstrual cycle?
What leads to a marked increase in LH secretion due to positive feedback during the menstrual cycle?
What leads to a marked increase in LH secretion due to positive feedback during the menstrual cycle?
What hormone does the corpus luteum secrete after ovulation?
What hormone does the corpus luteum secrete after ovulation?
What results in menstrual bleeding if pregnancy does not occur during the menstrual cycle?
What results in menstrual bleeding if pregnancy does not occur during the menstrual cycle?
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