Luteal Phase and Menstrual Cycle Events
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During which phase of the menstrual cycle do estrogen and progesterone levels drop if pregnancy does not occur?

  • Follicular phase
  • Proliferative phase
  • Ovulatory phase
  • Luteal phase (correct)

    • What hormones does the pituitary gland release to control and start the menstrual cycle?

  • Testosterone and estrogen
  • Progesterone and estrogen
  • Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and prolactin
  • Luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) (correct)

    • What is the specific function of LH and FSH in the menstrual cycle?

  • Initiate maturation of the endometrium
  • Prepare the egg cell for fertilization
  • Stimulate the release of estrogen and progesterone (correct)
  • Cause the shedding of the uterine lining

    • What leads to the thickening of the endometrium in preparation for the fertilized egg to attach?

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