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What is the role of the developing follicle in the ovary?
What is the role of the developing follicle in the ovary?
The developing follicle secretes estrogen.
What is the event called when the developing follicle bursts under the effect of luteinizing hormone?
What is the event called when the developing follicle bursts under the effect of luteinizing hormone?
Ovulation.
What are the four hormones that control the menstrual cycle?
What are the four hormones that control the menstrual cycle?
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen, and progesterone.
What does the remaining tissue of the burst follicle form?
What does the remaining tissue of the burst follicle form?
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What does the corpus luteum start to secrete?
What does the corpus luteum start to secrete?
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Explain the role of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in the menstrual cycle.
Explain the role of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) in the menstrual cycle.
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Describe the process of ovulation in the menstrual cycle.
Describe the process of ovulation in the menstrual cycle.
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What are the functions of estrogen in the menstrual cycle?
What are the functions of estrogen in the menstrual cycle?
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Explain the role of corpus luteum in the menstrual cycle.
Explain the role of corpus luteum in the menstrual cycle.
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How is the menstrual cycle controlled by hormones?
How is the menstrual cycle controlled by hormones?
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Study Notes
Menstrual Cycle
- The female reproductive system undergoes changes at puberty, repeating every 28-30 days, known as the menstrual cycle.
- The menstrual cycle is controlled by four hormones: follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen, and progesterone.
Follicular Development
- One of the several follicles in the ovary develops along with the oocyte under the effect of FSH.
- The developing follicle secretes estrogen.
Endometrial Development
- The endometrium of the uterus develops (during the first cycle) or regenerates (during subsequent cycles) under the effect of estrogen.
Ovulation
- The developing follicle bursts under the effect of LH, releasing the oocyte, a process called ovulation.
Corpus Luteum
- The remaining tissue of the burst follicle forms the corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone.
Endometrial Secretion
- Endometrial glands secrete their secretion under the effect of progesterone.
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Test your knowledge of the female reproductive system with this quiz on the menstrual cycle and its hormonal control. Explore the roles of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), estrogen, and progesterone in this natural process.