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