Question

each of the following statements is a step in the menstrual cycle. identify when each step occurs by selecting the appropriate day(s) from the drop-down menu. the follicle reaches maturity. the blood and tissues lining the uterus are shed. if the egg is unfertilized, hormone levels drop and the next cycle begins. hormones cause follicles to develop in ovaries. hormones cause the mature follicle and the adjacent ovary wall to rupture and release an egg. day 1 day 7 days 7-14 day 14 days 25-28 done

Explanation:

1. The follicle reaches maturity: During the follicular phase (Days 7 - 14), follicles develop and one reaches maturity.
2. The blood and tissues lining the uterus are shed: Menstruation starts on Day 1, where the uterine lining is shed.
3. If the egg is unfertilized, hormone levels drop and the next cycle begins: If fertilization does not occur, the luteal phase ends around Days 25 - 28, hormone levels drop, and menstruation (new cycle) begins.
4. Hormones cause follicles to develop in ovaries: Early follicular phase (Day 7) or initial development starts around Day 7 as the cycle progresses from menstruation.
5. Hormones cause the mature follicle and the adjacent ovary wall to rupture and release an egg: Ovulation occurs around Day 14, where the mature follicle ruptures to release the egg.

Answer:

• The follicle reaches maturity: Days 7 - 14
• The blood and tissues lining the uterus are shed: Day 1
• If the egg is unfertilized, hormone levels drop and the next cycle begins: Days 25 - 28
• Hormones cause follicles to develop in ovaries: Day 7
• Hormones cause the mature follicle and the adjacent ovary wall to rupture and release an egg: Day 14