4.3 MENSTRUAL CYCLE

On what day of the cycle is ovulation?

• Day 4
• Day 8
• Day 14
• Day 28

If fertilisation does not occur...

• the egg dies 
• the egg leaves the body when the uterus lining is shed
• both

The diagram shows the female reproductive system. The part labelled B is called  

• sperm 
• the egg  
• the womb  
• the ovary 

This occurs on days 1 to 5 of the menstrual cycle.

• The lining of the uterus remains in place in preparation for the possible arrival of an early embryo.
• Shedding of the lining of the uterus
• An egg is released from the ovaries
• The lining of the uterus builds up

A temporary suspension of the menstrual cycle normally occurs during

• menstruation

• pregnancy

• ovulation

• menopause

The menstrual cycle repeats every?

• Month

• 28 days

• Week

• Year

Ovulation typically occurs on what day of the cycle?

• 1

• 14

• 20

• 7

What does ovulation mean?

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

In which part of the female reproductive system does a baby develop?

• Ovaries

• Vagina

• Cervix

• Uterus

The egg cell develops in the

• vagina

• ovary

• oviduct

• uterus