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The _____ phase of the menstrual cycle begins on the first day of menses and lasts for approximately 5 days.
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Menstruation
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_____ is the dominant hormone during the proliferative phase of the endometrial cycle.
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Estrogen
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The proliferative phase of the endometrial cycle starts on approximately Day 5 and ends with ______.
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Ovulation
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______occurs on ~Day 14 of the endometrial cycle; approximately 14 days prior to the next cycle.
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Ovulation
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During the _____phase of the endometrial cycle, the endometrial lining is thick and heavy.
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Secretory
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The secretory phase of the endometrial cycle starts at ovulation and lasts ends just before _____ starts. _____ is the dominant hormone involved.
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Ends just before menses starts.
Progesterone is the dominant hormone. |
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During the _____ phase, estrogen and progesterone levels fall if the ovum is not fertilized.
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Ischemic phase.
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The ____ ____ produces progesterone; the dominant hormone during the secretory phase.
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corpus luteum
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The hypothalamus secretes _____ (hormone abbreviation) which then stimulates the anterior pituitary to secrete FSH and LH.
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GnRH, gonadotropin releasing hormone
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___(hormone abbreviation) stimulates development of the graafian follicle and the production of estrogen.
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FSH, follicle stimulating hormone
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