Placenta Structure and Function Hormone Production QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Placenta Structure and Function
Hormone Production QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS

onset of menarche - ANSWER>>usually between 11-14 years of age

ovum - ANSWER>>characterized by the formation and release of mature ____ and the
preparation of the endometrium for implantation

anterior pituitary - ANSWER>>cycle is synchronized by hormones (gonadotropins) from the
________

1. FSH: follicle stimulating hormone
2. LH: luteinizing hormone - ANSWER>>2 main gonadotropins

Menstrual phase (beginning of cycle) - ANSWER>>Day 1-5

follicular (proliferative) phase - ANSWER>>Day 5-14

Release of Ovum (ovulation) - ANSWER>>day 14

luteal/secretory phase - ANSWER>>day 14-28

Hormonal pathway of the menstrual cycle - ANSWER>>hypothalamus ---> gonadotropin
releasing hormone ---> pituitary gland ---> gonadotropic hormones (LH and FSH) ---> estrogen
and progesterone

fallopian tube - ANSWER>>fertilization occurs here

uterus - ANSWER>>3 days are required for transport of zygote through the tube to the ______

peritoneal cavity - ANSWER>>ovum and attached cells are expelled into __________ cavity,
then enter fallopian tube