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What is the primary source of estrogen during the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle?
What is the primary source of estrogen during the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle?
- Endometrium
- Stratum functionalis
- Corpus luteum
- Follicles in the ovary (correct)
What is the name of the layer of the endometrium that gets thicker during the proliferative phase and then sheds during the menstrual phase?
What is the name of the layer of the endometrium that gets thicker during the proliferative phase and then sheds during the menstrual phase?
- Myometrium
- Stratum functionalis (correct)
- Stratum basalis
- Perimetrium
During which phase of the uterine cycle does the uterus undergo significant changes in response to ovulation?
During which phase of the uterine cycle does the uterus undergo significant changes in response to ovulation?
- Menstrual phase
- Proliferative phase
- Ovulation
- None of the above (correct)
What is the primary hormone promoting the thickening of the stratum functionalis during the secretory phase?
What is the primary hormone promoting the thickening of the stratum functionalis during the secretory phase?
What is the name of the phase of the uterine cycle when the menses is shed?
What is the name of the phase of the uterine cycle when the menses is shed?
How many days does the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle last?
How many days does the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle last?
What is the primary role of follicle-stimulating hormone in the female reproductive cycle?
What is the primary role of follicle-stimulating hormone in the female reproductive cycle?
What is the term for the first 13 days of the female reproductive cycle, during which follicles grow and produce estrogens?
What is the term for the first 13 days of the female reproductive cycle, during which follicles grow and produce estrogens?
What happens to the ruptured follicle after ovulation?
What happens to the ruptured follicle after ovulation?
What is the primary source of estrogens required for uterine growth during the pre-ovulatory phase?
What is the primary source of estrogens required for uterine growth during the pre-ovulatory phase?
What is the term for the hormone that stimulates estrogen production in the pre-ovulatory phase?
What is the term for the hormone that stimulates estrogen production in the pre-ovulatory phase?
What is the stage of development of the ovulated egg cell?
What is the stage of development of the ovulated egg cell?
