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Menstrual Cycle
Flashcards on the human menstrual cycle and hormones
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Menstruation | Lining of the uterus sheds (days 1-4_ |
| Follicular Phase | Lining of the uterus thickens and follicle grows to allow egg to mature (days 5-13) |
| Ovulation | Egg is released from the ovary (day 14) *Most likely time to get pregnant |
| Luteal Phase | Lining of the uterus remains thick in case of potential pregnancy (days 15-28) |
| Follicle Stimulating Hormone | Causes follicle to mature the egg so it is ready to be released during ovulation |
| Estrogen | Increases the uterine lining |
| Progesterone | Maintains the thickness of the uterine lining |
| Luteinizing Hormone | Triggers ovulation (release of egg) |