12 Questions
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
Follicular Phase
What hormone triggers the release of the mature egg during ovulation?
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
Prepares the uterine lining for implantation
What hormone causes the uterine lining to thicken during the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen
What is the average duration of a menstrual cycle?
28 days
What happens if pregnancy doesn't occur during the Luteal Phase?
Menstruation begins
When does implantation typically occur after ovulation?
Around day 8-10 of the menstrual cycle
What is the significance of implantation in pregnancy?
Marks the beginning of pregnancy
What is implantation bleeding caused by?
Embryo burrowing into the uterine lining
Why is the endometrium required to be in the proper phase for successful implantation?
To be receptive to the embryo
What role do hormones, particularly progesterone, play in the process of implantation?
Preparing the uterine lining for implantation
What develops from the outer layer of the blastocyst after successful implantation?
Placenta
Learn about the different phases of the menstrual cycle, including the Menstrual Phase, Follicular Phase, and Ovulation. Understand the hormonal changes and processes that occur during each phase.
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