Chapter 4.3 The Menstrual Cycle

The average length of day for menstrual cycle is _________________

• 5 days

• 28 days

• 14 days

• 30 days

Which of the following is not a factor that affects the menstrual cycle?

• Nutrient intake

• Emotional changes

• Peer pressure

• Mental pressure

In what phase of the menstrual cycle does the uterus shed its lining?

• menstruation

• post menstruation

• ovulation

• premenstruation

During menstruation, all of the following will discharge through the vagina except?

• Sperm

• Blood

• Unfertilised ovum

• Mucus

In which phase does the uterine lining start to rebuild and thicken?

• Menstruation phase

• Repair phase

• Fertile phase

• Premenstrual phase

The lining of the uterus starts to grow thicker after

• menstruation

• ovulation

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

On what day of the cycle is ovulation?

• Day 4
• Day 8
• Day 14
• Day 28

When does the uterine lining become the thickest?

• Day 1 - 5

• Day 6 - 11

• Day 12 - 17

• Day 18 - 28

In what phase of the menstrual cycle does the uterine lining become fully prepared to receive a fertilized egg?

• menstruation

• post menstruation

• ovulation

• premenstruation