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Chapter 42.
The menstrual cycle.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The menstrual cycle | This is a series of events that occurs every 28 days in a female if fertilisation has not happened. |
| DAYS 1-5 | Endometrium breaks down and is released through the vagina. A new egg cell is produced. |
| Days 6-14 | The Graffian follicle produces oestrogen. Endometrium thickens. |
| DAY 14 | Ovulation |
| DAYS 14-28 | Corpus luteum develops. Egg will die by day 16 if not fertilised,Corpus luteum degenerates and cycle restarts. |
| FSH (harmone) | produced by pituitary gland.Between days 1 - 5. Stimulates eggs to develop. Stimulates production of Oestrogen. |
| Oestrogen. | Produced by Giraafian follicle. Days 5 - 14. Cause endometrium to thicken. Stimulates the production of LH. |
| LH | Produced by pituitary gland |