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During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
- Ovulation Phase
- Follicular Phase (correct)
- Luteal Phase
- Menstrual Phase
What hormone triggers the release of the mature egg during ovulation?
What hormone triggers the release of the mature egg during ovulation?
- Progesterone
- Luteinizing hormone (LH) (correct)
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Estrogen
What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
- Causes menstruation
- Prepares the uterine lining for implantation (correct)
- Stimulates ovulation
- Thickens the uterine lining
What hormone causes the uterine lining to thicken during the menstrual cycle?
What hormone causes the uterine lining to thicken during the menstrual cycle?
What is the average duration of a menstrual cycle?
What is the average duration of a menstrual cycle?
What happens if pregnancy doesn't occur during the Luteal Phase?
What happens if pregnancy doesn't occur during the Luteal Phase?
When does implantation typically occur after ovulation?
When does implantation typically occur after ovulation?
What is the significance of implantation in pregnancy?
What is the significance of implantation in pregnancy?
What is implantation bleeding caused by?
What is implantation bleeding caused by?
Why is the endometrium required to be in the proper phase for successful implantation?
Why is the endometrium required to be in the proper phase for successful implantation?
What role do hormones, particularly progesterone, play in the process of implantation?
What role do hormones, particularly progesterone, play in the process of implantation?
What develops from the outer layer of the blastocyst after successful implantation?
What develops from the outer layer of the blastocyst after successful implantation?
