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During which process are oocytes released from the ovary?
How many primary oocytes are typically released during a woman's lifetime?
At what stage are the primary oocytes at birth?
What is the role of granulosa cells in the ovarian cycle?
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How many primary oocytes are present in both ovaries at puberty?
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When does the development of primary oocytes halt until after puberty?
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What is the approximate duration of the menstrual cycle?
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How many linked cycles make up a complete menstrual cycle?
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When do menstrual cycles generally continue throughout the reproductive years?
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How many sperm are released in a single ejaculation?
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What triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
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What inhibits the secretion of LH and FSH during the second half of the menstrual cycle?
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What hormone causes the endometrial layer to proliferate during the menstrual cycle?
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What hormone is secreted by the corpus luteum?
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What hormone triggers the formation of the corpus luteum?
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What causes the release of the oocyte from the follicle?
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What event accounts for the cyclical nature of the female hormonal pattern?
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What prevents a second ovulation from taking place until the cycle is complete?
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What causes the LH surge triggering ovulation?
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What happens if pregnancy does not occur in the menstrual cycle?
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What triggers the rupture of the follicle during ovulation?
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What happens if fertilization does not occur?
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What is the role of the corpus luteum in the case of pregnancy?
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What triggers the proliferative phase in the uterine cycle?
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What characterizes the secretory phase of the uterine cycle?
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What causes menstruation in the uterine cycle?
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What may offer relief from symptoms associated with the menstrual cycle?
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What do granulosa cells do during the ovarian cycle?
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What hormone prepares the endometrium for a possible pregnancy?
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What causes the start of a new ovarian cycle?
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Study Notes
The Ovarian and Uterine Cycles
- The ovarian cycle begins with an increase in GnRH from the hypothalamus, leading to the secretion of FSH and LH by the anterior pituitary.
- FSH and LH stimulate the follicle to grow and secrete estrogen, while granulosa cells divide and secrete glycoproteins around the oocyte.
- Ovulation occurs midway through the cycle, triggered by a sharp rise in LH, causing the follicle to rupture and release the secondary oocyte.
- The ruptured follicle becomes the corpus luteum, secreting progesterone to prepare the endometrium for a possible pregnancy.
- If fertilization does not occur, the corpus luteum degenerates in about 12 days, leading to a drop in estrogen and progesterone levels, and the start of a new ovarian cycle.
- In the case of pregnancy, the developing placenta secretes enough progesterone and estrogen to support the pregnancy, leading to the degeneration of the corpus luteum.
- The uterine cycle prepares the endometrium for pregnancy, with menstrual, proliferative, and secretory phases.
- Menstruation occurs if no fertilized egg arrives, leading to the disintegration of the endometrial lining and shedding of tissue and blood.
- The proliferative phase is triggered by rising estrogen levels, thickening the endometrial lining and producing a thin, watery mucus in the cervix.
- The secretory phase is characterized by the production of estrogen and progesterone by the corpus luteum, causing the endometrium to continue proliferating and preparing for a developing embryo.
- The menstrual cycle can cause discomfort, with symptoms like premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and painful menstruation known as dysmenorrhea.
- Exercise and medications like aspirin and ibuprofen may offer relief from symptoms such as pain, mood swings, and water retention associated with the menstrual cycle.
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Test your knowledge of the ovarian and uterine cycles with this quiz. Explore the hormonal changes, phases, and physiological processes involved in these crucial reproductive cycles. Gain a deeper understanding of ovulation, menstruation, and the impact of pregnancy on these cycles.
