PSYC 2230 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Ectopic Pregnancy, Prenatal Development, Pollaxe
1 Apr 2016
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An egg is released, travels down the fallopian tubes, is fertilized and is embedded in the uterus. If pregnation does not occur, the egg sheds with the uterine lining. Pituitary gland: releases follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone into the bloodstream each month. Hormones reach ovaries and several immature eggs called follicles start to mature. Follicles begin to secrete estragon as they mature: as estragon reaches a certain level, a surge in luteinizing hormone is released. Hypothalamus and pituitary gland cause the release of these hormones. The release of two eggs results in fraternal twins. Most women are on a 32 two day cycle, but there are exceptions where the cycle is condensed to 21 days. Body temperature increases by half a degree or so during ovulation. Estragon increases, then spikes downward around 14 days. Estragon regulates how thick the uterine lining is. Luteal phase increases the lining and vasculation of the uterine lining so the egg has.
