Menstrual Cycle

What is the purpose of the menstrual cycle?

• To have a period

• To prepare a female's body for the possibility of pregnancy

• There is no reason

About how long does the menstrual cycle last?

• 1 week

• about a month (28-30 days)

• 2 weeks

Ovulation is

• When the egg releases from the ovary

• When the sperm releases from the testicle

• when the egg releases from the uterus

A female will have a period if she becomes pregnant

• True

• False

Put the following events in the correct sequence:

A) Ovulation-egg releases from the ovary

B) An egg begins to grow in the ovary

C) If the egg is not fertilized, the period will begin

D) Egg is ready for fertiization in the fallopian tubes

• A, B, C, D

• D, C, B, A

• B, A, D, C

Why does the lining of the uterus thicken during the menstrual cycle?

• To prevent pregnancy

• To allow sperm cells to more easily unite with egg cells

• So that the potential bably can attach to it

During the menstrual cycle, if the egg is not fertilized

• A woman will become pregnant

• The period will begin

• The period will not happen

If an egg does get fertilized, where will the ferilized egg travel after it is fertilized?

• Ovary

• Uterus

• Cervix