GnRH Correct-What does the hypothalamus release to stimulate the anterior pituitary to
release FSH and LH?
Day 14 Correct-Around what day in the cycle does ovulation occur?
Day 14 Correct-What day in the cycle would be the most common for fertilization to occur?
Menstruation
Proliferative
Secretory
Ischemic
Menstrual Correct-Uterine phases of the menstrual cycle
10-17 days Correct-Duration of follicular phase
14 days Correct-Duration of luteal phase
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Basal body temperature and cervical mucus condition Correct-Two things that fertility
awareness utilizes to determine ovulatory status
Decreases Correct-Temperature _________ during menstrual cycle
Increases Correct-Temperature ___________ during ovulation
Remains high Correct-Temperature during fertilization and pregnancy
0.2 degrees Celsius Correct-About how much does the temperature shift following
ovulation?
Biphasic chart Correct-Chart that indicates ovulation has taken place
Monphasic chart Correct-Chart that indicates absence of ovulation
Pre and post ovulatory phase Correct-Phase of mucus condition:
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Thick
Cloudy
Low volume
Low elasticity
Fertile phase Correct-Phase of mucus condition:
High volume
Thin
Clear
Ferning
High elasticity
Estrogen and progesterone Correct-Two ingredients in combined oral contraceptive pills
(OCPs)
Provide negative feedback to the pituitary to inhibit the secretion of LH and FSH Correct-
MOA of estrogen/progestin contraceptives