Chapter 4.3 Menstrual Cycle

The shedding of the uterine wall in the form of blood into the vagina is called ......................

• ovulation

• menstruation

• fertilisation

• bleeding

A series of changes that occurs in the uterine wall and the ovaries in a certain period of days.

• Menstrual cycle

• Carbon cycle

• Pregnancy

• Menstruation

What is the average period of the menstrual cycle among women?

• 28 days

• 20 days

• 35 days

• 48 days

What are the factors that could regulate the menstrual cycle?

• Brain and endocrine system

• Emotional changes and stress level

• Nutrient intake

• Body weight

• Surrounding temperature

In the menstrual cycle, name the phase from day 1 until 5.

• Premenstrual phase

• Fertile phase

• Repair phase

• Menstruation phase

What are the composition of menses or period?

• Blood

• Dead ovum

• Mucus

• Urine

What happens to the uterine lining during the repair phase?

• Breaks down

• Rebuild and thicken

• Maintain

• Nothing happens

Within days 12 - 17, why it is known as the fertile phase?

• Uterine lining thickens

• Menstruation stop

• Ovulation occurs

The release of ovum from the ovary into the fallopian tube is known as (a)  

What happens during days 18 - 28 in the menstrual cycle?

• Premenstrual phase

• Uterine lining continous to thicken

• Implantation of embryo could occur

• Possibility of fertilisation