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Peque, Samantha Nicole Kate P. 10 – Nebres 3/1/2022

Science - Menstrual Cycle Activity 2

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) is
produced by the pituitary gland. Its key
1. Adrenocorticotropic ✔ function is to stimulate the production and
release of cortisol from the cortex (outer
part) of the adrenal gland.
Important for general female reproductive
2. Estrogen ✔ system maintenance, including thickening of
the endometrium.
Anti-diuretic hormone acts to maintain blood
pressure, blood volume and tissue water
3. Antidiuretic Hormone ✔ content by controlling the amount of water
and hence the concentration of urine
excreted by the kidney.
Important for developing and maintaining the
endometrium, a mucous membrane lining the
4. Progesterone ✔
uterus that is the site of implantation by a
developing zygote.
Parathyroid hormone is secreted by the
5. Parathyroid Hormone ✔ parathyroid glands and is the most important
regulator of blood calcium levels.
Promotes progesterone production.
6. Luteinizing Hormone ✔
Secreted by the anterior pituitary.
Also known as adrenaline, is a hormone
secreted by the adrenal glands, especially in
conditions of stress, increasing rates of
7. Epinephrine ✔
blood circulation, breathing, and
carbohydrate metabolism and preparing
muscles for exertion
8. Follicle Stimulating Stimulates germ cell maturation and
✔
Hormone promotes estrogen production.
Influence female reproductive functions. In
early follicular development, receptors are
9. Testosterone ✔ located on various ovarian cells. As such,
dysregulation of testosterone may upset
normal reproductive development.
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Melatonin is a hormone in your body that

10. Melatonin ✔ plays a role in sleep. Melatonin is mainly
produced by the pineal gland.

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Guide Questions
1. How long does a menstrual cycle usually last if fertilization has not taken place?
The average length of a menstrual cycle is 28 days. However, it varies greatly
among women (ranging from 21 to 35 days).
2. Describe what happens to the egg during the first 14 days of the cycle in Part B.
During the first 14 days of the average cycle, an egg matures in a woman's
ovaries. A hormone called follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), stimulates this
process.
3. Describe what happens to the egg and the uterus during the last 14 days of the
cycle in Part A.
The egg erupts from the ovary on the 14th to 16th day of the approximately 28-
day menstrual cycle. If not fertilized, the egg is passed from the reproductive tract
during menstrual bleeding, which starts about two weeks after ovulation.
4. What takes place after fertilization?
After fertilization, pregnancy takes place. The egg attaches to the uterus and
continues to grow inside the womb.