Menstrual Cycle

In day 1 of the cycle, what is occurring?

• Luteal Growth

• Follicular

• Menstruation

• Ovulation

Ovulation phase typically occurs on what day of the cycle?

• 1

• 14

• 20

• 7

Which hormone causes the egg to ripen in the ovary?

• Progesterone

• FSH

• Oestrogen

• Testosterone

Which phase is the final phase to occur?

• Luteal

• Ovulation

• Follicular

• Menstrual

Which hormone spikes and consequently causes the release of the ova into the uterus?

• LH

• FSH

• Oestrogen

• Progesterone

Which phase involves the egg being released into the uterus?

• Menstruation

• Ovulation

• Follicular

• Luteal

What two hormones does the pituitary gland produce?

• estrogen & progesterone

• FSH & LH

What hormone(s) is responsible for thickening the lining of the uterus (endometrium)?

• estrogen

• progesterone

• FSH & LH

• LH only

What is the main role of FSH?

• Stimulates follicle to burst and release the ovum
• Stimulates rebuilding of the uterus wall
• Stimulates one egg cell to develop (become follicle)
• Completes development of uterus wall, promotes glycogen storage

What does ovulation mean?

• A sperm is released
• The lining of the uterus breaks down
• An egg is released
• Menstruation occurs