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What happens if the egg becomes fertilized and attaches to the uterine wall?
What happens if the egg becomes fertilized and attaches to the uterine wall?
- The endometrium sheds during the menstrual period
- The egg moves through the fallopian tube
- Estrogen and progesterone levels drop
- The woman becomes pregnant (correct)
Which hormones initiate the maturation of the follicles and cause the release of progesterone and estrogen?
Which hormones initiate the maturation of the follicles and cause the release of progesterone and estrogen?
- Estrogen and progesterone
- Pituitary gland hormones
- Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (correct)
- Insulin and thyroid hormones
When does the cycle start again after menstruation?
When does the cycle start again after menstruation?
- Day 15 of the menstrual cycle
- Day 1 of the menstrual cycle (correct)
- Day 14 of the menstrual cycle
- Day 28 of the menstrual cycle
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the endometrium thicken in preparation for pregnancy?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does the endometrium thicken in preparation for pregnancy?