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Gynaecology & Obstetrics Physiology & Histology 413ea4c9

A sample of cervical mucus is taken on Day 12 of the menstrual cycle: The mucus is thin, clear, elastic. It is placed on a slide and allowed to air dry. When placed under microscope, what would you expect:

A
Clear field devoid of bacteria
B
Thick mucus with back ground bacteria
C
A fern pattern characteristic of estrogen
D
Clearly defined, parabasal cells
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is c, i.e. A fern pattern characteristic of estrogen.On day 12, when cervical mucus is viewed under microscope, it shows a fern like pattern under the effect of estrogen.

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