Feedback Mechanism in Female Reproductive System

What event usually occurs on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?

• menstruation

• ovulation

• conception

• maturation

What phase occurs on Day 1 to 14 of the menstrual cycle?

• Follicular phase

• Luteal phase

• Interphase

• Metaphase

In a positive feedback mechanism, what happens to the level of estrogen in the ovaries that leads to ovulation?

Which of the following period is the occurrence of a luteal phase in the menstrual cycle?

• 1 to 5

• 1 to 14

• 6 to 14

• 15 to 28

What is a feedback mechanism?

• It is the process through which the level of one substance (hormone) is not affected on the level of another substance (hormone).

• It is the process through which the level of one substance (hormone) does not influence the level of another substance (hormone).

• It is the process through which the level of one substance (hormone) influences the level of another substance (hormone).

• It is the process through which the level of one substance (hormone) is independent on the level of another substance (hormone).

In a positive feedback mechanism, more level of luteinizing hormone (LH) leads to (a)   estrogen release.

In a negative feedback mechanism, when there is an increased level of hormone, the hypothalamus and pituitary gland (a)   the production of hormones.

Which of the following phases of menstrual cycle does a follicle grow into full maturity?

• Follicular phase

• Luteal phase

• Menstrual phase

• Secretory phase

How long is the average menstrual cycle of a woman?

• 8 days

• 18 days

• 28 days

• 38 days

Which of the following phases of menstrual cycle does the level of the hormone progesterone rises to help prepare the uterine lining for pregnancy?

• Follicular Phases

• Luteal Phase

• Menstruation Phase

• Ovulation