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What happens to the uterus lining if a woman does not become pregnant?
What happens to the uterus lining if a woman does not become pregnant?
The uterus lining is shed, resulting in a period.
What is the function of the fallopian tubes in the menstrual cycle?
What is the function of the fallopian tubes in the menstrual cycle?
Fallopian tubes connect the ovaries to the uterus and allow the egg to travel from the ovary to the uterus.
What happens to an unfertilized egg in the menstrual cycle?
What happens to an unfertilized egg in the menstrual cycle?
The unfertilized egg dissolves.
How long does the menstrual cycle typically last?
How long does the menstrual cycle typically last?
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What is the purpose of the uterine lining in the menstrual cycle?
What is the purpose of the uterine lining in the menstrual cycle?
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What is ovulation, and when does it occur in the menstrual cycle?
What is ovulation, and when does it occur in the menstrual cycle?
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What is the purpose of the ovaries in the menstrual cycle?
What is the purpose of the ovaries in the menstrual cycle?
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What is the primary reason for the uterus lining to be shed during a period?
What is the primary reason for the uterus lining to be shed during a period?
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What is the function of the uterus during pregnancy?
What is the function of the uterus during pregnancy?
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How long does menstruation typically last?
How long does menstruation typically last?
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What happens to the uterus after a period ends?
What happens to the uterus after a period ends?
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What is the role of the ovaries in the menstrual cycle?
What is the role of the ovaries in the menstrual cycle?
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What happens to an egg after it's released from the ovary?
What happens to an egg after it's released from the ovary?
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What is the result if a fertilized egg is not present in the uterus?
What is the result if a fertilized egg is not present in the uterus?
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Study Notes
- Menstruation, also known as having a period, occurs when girls' bodies change as they get older.
- The uterus is the part of the body where a baby grows during pregnancy, and its inner lining supports and nourishes the developing baby.
- If there is no baby, the uterus lining is shed during a period, and blood and other tissue leave the body through the vagina, lasting from a few days to about a week.
- The menstrual cycle is the time from one period to another, usually around 28 days, with day one being the first day of a period.
- After a period ends, the uterus prepares to receive a fertilized egg, and eggs are released from a woman's ovaries, which are super tiny, about one-tenth the size of a poppy seed.
- Women have two ovaries, one on each side, connected to the uterus by fallopian tubes, and an ovary releases an egg in the middle of the menstrual cycle.
- After ovulation, the egg travels down the fallopian tube, taking a few days to complete the journey, while the uterus lining gradually gets thicker to support a fertilized egg's development.
- If the egg gets fertilized, it will implant in the uterus, and the woman becomes pregnant; if not, the egg dissolves, and the uterus lining is shed, resulting in a monthly period, starting the cycle again.
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Learn about the female reproductive system, the process of menstruation, and the menstrual cycle. Discover how the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes work together to prepare for a potential pregnancy.
