Menstrual Cycle

Menstruation is the breakdown of the _____________________ and ___________________ from the uterus through the vagina.

• lining of uterine wall

• lining of Fallopian tube

• monthly discharge of blood

• monthly discharge of mucus

The process wherein a mature ovum is released from the ovary which occurs around the 13th to 16th day of the menstrual cycle is called ______.

• Ovulation

• Fertilisation

• Menstruation

• Pregnancy

Which days of the cycle can fertilization occur?

• Day 1 - 5

• Day 6 - 10

• Day 11- 18

• Day 19 - 28

The average length of day for menstrual cycle is _________________

• 5 days

• 28 days

• 14 days

• 30 days

The two hormones that maintain the lining of the uterus are:

• FSH and estrogen

• LH and estrogen

• estrogen

• Progesterone and estrogen

What hormones are released by the Pituitary Gland?

• FSH, estrogen, LH and Progesterone

• FSH, estrogen, and Progesterone

• FSH, LH and Progesterone

• FSH and LH

Fertilization of human eggs usually takes place in the ______.

• ovary

• uterus

• oviduct

• cervix

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

The development of the ovarian follicle is stimulated by ______.

• FSH

• LH

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

Ovulation is triggered by a surge of _____.

• FSH

• LH

• Estrogen

• Progesterone