MENSTRUAL CYCLE

At which stage of the menstrual cycle does the menstrual phase occur? 

• Days 1 to 5

• Days 5 to 14

•  

  Days 14 to 28

• Days 0 to 5

Where are Luteinizing hormone (LH) & Follicle Stimulating hormone (FSH) produced?

• Posterior Pituitary

• Adrenal Glands

• Anterior Pituitary

• Hypothalamus

In a normal 28 day menstrual cycle when would you expect ovulation to take place? 

• day 11

• Day12

• Day 13

• Day 14

During the menstrual cycle, progesterone levels are at their highest during the: 

•  

  Follicular phase (first part of the cycle)

• Menstruation (end of cycle)

• Luteal phase (second half of the cycle)

• Ovulation (mid-cycle)

 

During the menstrual cycle, a surge of luteinizing hormone causes:

•  

  Puberty

• Ovulation

• Menstruation

• Menopause

 

Which hormone is responsible for hormone stimulating the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary prior to ovulation? 

• FSH

• Estrogen

•  

  LH

• Progesterone

The follicle from which the egg was released becomes the corpus luteum during 

• Days 1 to 5

• Days 5 to 13

•  

  Days 14 to 28

• Day 28

which hormone is the corpus luteum responsible for producing?

• HCG

• progestrone

• FSH

• LH

Which of the following statements are true about menstruation?

• In a normal 28 day menstrual cycle you would expect menstruation to last approximately 3-5 days.

• During menstruation the entire endometrium is shed.

• During menstruation only the functional layer of the endometrium is shed, with the basal layer remaining intact.

• Absence of menstruation always indicates an active pregnancy.

Which one of the following is the primary source of progesterone in the later stages of pregnancy?

• Fetus

• Endometrium

• Corpus luteum

• Placenta