Menstrual Cycle (Ovarian Cycle)

The human female gonads are ovaries. A maturing egg in the ovary is present in a sac of cells called ______ (1). As the egg grows larger, the follicle enlarges and gets filled with a fluid and is now called the ______ (2) follicle. The process of releasing the egg from the ovary is called ______ (3). The ovum is picked up by the oviducal funnel and fertilization takes place in the ______ (4). In about a weak the blastocyst gets fixed in the endometrium of the uterus and this process is called ______ (5).

Proliferative phase of menstrual cycle, is also called ______.

Which set is similar?

Describe the changes that occur in ovaries and uterus in human female during the reproductive cycle.

The enlarged mature follicle bursts to release the egg.

Name the function of the following:

Corpus luteum

Explain the changes that occur in the ovary and uterus during menstrual cycle in human females. Mention the influence of pituitary and ovarian hormones in bringing these changes.

The Corpus luteum grows during menstruation.