Ovarian & 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

For normal human fertilization to occur, -

• many ova must be released.
• the uterus must be enlarged. 
• only one sperm need penetrate one egg. 
• the secondary oocyte must implant in the uterus.

Fertilization of human eggs usually takes place in the -

• ovary.
• uterus. 
• oviduct. 
• cervix.

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

Monthly series of steps where follicle cells and oocyte mature in the ovary.

• Ovarian Cycle

• Follicle

• Menstrual Cycle

• Oogenesis

• Ovulation

Sack-like structure of follicle cells that hold the developing oocyte

• Ovarian Cycle

• Follicle

• Menstrual Cycle

• Oogenesis

• Ovulation

Release of a secondary oocyte from the ovary.

• Ovarian Cycle

• Follicle

• Menstrual Cycle

• Oogenesis

• Ovulation