Chapter 21, Problem 15A

Summary Introduction

To match:

The terms in the key with the following graph of female reproductive cycles.

Key:

a. estrogen   b. ovulation

c. menstruation   d. LH

e. follicular phase   f. luteal phase

g. progesterone

Introduction:

Female reproductive cycle is consists of various stages and phases. Reproductive cycle prepares the system for gestation. Levels of hormone change with different stages in the cycle. Oocytes or ovum produced by the process of oogenesis.

Pictorial representation:

    Figure: Female reproductive cycle