The Uterine Cycle and Ovarian Hormones
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What is the primary function of the stratum functionalis in the uterus?

  • To provide a thickened layer for embryo implantation (correct)
  • To facilitate ovulation
  • To produce estrogen and progesterone
  • To regulate hormonal levels

    • What triggers the growth and thickening of the stratum functionalis during the proliferative phase?

  • The shedding of the endometrium during menses
  • Low levels of estrogen
  • High levels of estrogen from the follicles in the ovary (correct)
  • High levels of progesterone

    • During which phase of the uterine cycle does the uterus undergo the most significant changes?

  • Ovulation
  • Menstrual phase
  • Proliferative phase (correct)
  • Secretory phase

    • What is the main source of estrogen and progesterone during the secretory phase?

    <p>The corpus luteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the shedding of the innermost layer of the endometrium during the menstrual phase?

    <p>Menses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which days of the uterine cycle does the proliferative phase occur?

    <p>Day 6-13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the corpus luteum during the secretory phase?

    <p>To produce estrogen and progesterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the five days of the uterine cycle when the menses is occurring?

    <p>Menstrual phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of estrogen and progesterone during the proliferative phase?

    <p>Follicles in the ovary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the last 14 days of the uterine cycle?

    <p>Secretory phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of follicle-stimulating hormone during the pre-ovulatory phase?

    <p>To cause follicles to grow and produce estrogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the phase of the menstrual cycle that spans from day 1 to 13?

    <p>Follicular phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the ruptured follicle after ovulation?

    <p>It becomes the corpus hemorrhagicum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the hormone released by the hypothalamus that triggers the release of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone?

    <p>Gonadotropin-releasing hormone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the stage of oocyte development at which ovulation occurs?

    <p>Secondary oocyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary source of estrogens required for uterine growth during the pre-ovulatory phase?

    <p>Follicles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the structure that forms from the ruptured follicle after ovulation and produces progesterone?

    <p>Corpus luteum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of luteinizing hormone during the pre-ovulatory phase?

    <p>To stimulate estrogen production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the layer of the uterus that is thick and receptive to implantation during a pregnancy?

    <p>Stratum functionalis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the event that triggers the completion of meiosis II in the secondary oocyte?

    <p>Fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ovarian Hormones

    • Estrogen and progesterone are the two ovarian hormones.

    Uterine Cycle

    • The uterine cycle has three phases: menstrual, proliferative, and secretory.
    • The menstrual phase occurs on days 1-5, characterized by shedding of the stratum functionalis.
    • Stratum functionalis is the innermost layer of the endometrium that thickens during the cycle and sheds in non-pregnant females.

    Menstrual Phase

    • During the menstrual phase, the stratum functionalis is shed, resulting in menses.

    Proliferative Phase

    • The proliferative phase occurs on days 6-13, characterized by the growth of the stratum functionalis.
    • Estrogen levels are high during this phase, promoting growth of the stratum functionalis.

    Ovulation

    • Ovulation occurs on day 14, with no significant changes in the uterus.

    Secretory Phase

    • The secretory phase occurs on days 15-28, characterized by continued thickening of the stratum functionalis.
    • High levels of progesterone and estrogen from the corpus luteum promote the thickening of the stratum functionalis.

    Hormonal Regulation

    • Hormonal changes are regulated by the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone from the hypothalamus.
    • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone stimulates the release of follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland.
    • Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone stimulate estrogen production and follicle growth.

    Ovarian Cycle

    • The ovarian cycle has two phases: follicular and luteal.
    • The follicular phase occurs on days 1-13, characterized by the growth of follicles and estrogen production.
    • Ovulation occurs on day 14, where the ruptured follicle becomes the corpus hemorrhagicum.
    • The corpus hemorrhagicum develops into the corpus luteum, producing progesterone and estrogen during the luteal phase.

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