The Steps of the Ovarian and Menstrual Cycles

Describe the steps of the ovarian and menstrual cycles.  Be sure to indicate the roles of the key hormones: GnRH, LH, FSH, estradiol, and progesterone. The paper should be (~ 1 double-spaced, APA formatted page).  Refer to the attached document for the grading rubric. Unit 7 M Cycle Rubric Unit 7 M Cycle Rubric Criteria Ratings Pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Describes the ovarian cycle (i.e. changes in the ovaries) 2.0 pts Accurately describes the ovarian cycle (when are the stages? when does ovulation occur? what happens in the ovary after ovulation?). 1.2 pts Inaccurately describes the ovarian cycle. 0.0 pts Does not describe the ovarian cycle. 2.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Describe the menstrual cycle (i.e. changes in the uterus) 2.0 pts Accurately describes the menstrual cycle (i.e. when does it start? What are the stages?) 1.2 pts Inaccurately describes the menstrual cycle. 0.0 pts Does not describe the menstrual cycle. 2.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Describes the roles of estradiol/estrogen and progesterone. 2.0 pts Accurately describes the roles of estradiol/estrogen and progesterone (i.e. what organs secretes these hormones? when do these hormone levels peak? how do they affect the menstrual/ovarian cycle?) 1.2 pts Inaccurately describes the roles of estradiol/estrogen and progesterone. 0.0 pts Does not describe the roles of estradiol/estrogen and progesterone. 2.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Describes the roles of GnRH, LH, and FSH 2.0 pts Accurately describes the roles of GnRH, LH, and FSH (i.e. where are these hormones secreted? When do LH and FSH hormone levels peak? How do these hormones affect the menstrual/ovarian cycle?) 1.2 pts Inaccurately describes the roles of GnRH, LH, and FSH. 0.0 pts Inaccurately describes the roles of GnRH, LH, and FSH. 2.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Grammar, spelling, and formatting 2.0 pts The essay follows the APA format guidelines and contains no more than three grammatical errors or misspellings. 1.2 pts The essay follows the APA format guidelines but contains three to six grammatical errors or misspellings. 0.0 pts The essay does NOT follow the APA format guidelines or contains more than six grammatical errors or misspellings. 2.0 pts This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome Clear and professional writing 2.0 pts Writing is clear, professional, and well-organized. Essay is can be easily followed and uses effective transitions between sentences 1.2 pts Writing is organized and can be followed, The essay contains effective transitions between sentences 0.0 pts Writing is not well-organized or cannot be easily followed or understood. Uses choppy or rambling sentences. 2.0 pts Total Points: 12.0