Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

What is the primary focus of the video?

• The differences between men and women.

• The reproductive system of men.

• The similarities between men and women.

• The menstrual cycle and its effects on women.

What is menstruation commonly referred to as?

• The curse

• The phase

• The cycle

• The blessing

How long does the menstrual cycle usually last?

• 35 days

• 14 days

• 21 days

• 28 days

What happens if the egg is not fertilized?

• The uterus lining breaks down

• The egg remains in the ovary

• The uterus lining thickens

• The woman becomes pregnant

What is the role of estrogen in the menstrual cycle?

• To maintain the uterus lining

• To thicken the uterus lining

• To release the egg from the ovary

• To stimulate the pituitary gland

What hormone maintains the uterus lining during the second half of the menstrual cycle?

• Progesterone

• FSH

• Estrogen

• LH

Which gland secretes FSH and LH?

• Pituitary gland

• Ovaries

• Adrenal gland

• Thyroid gland

What does FSH cause in the ovary?

• The uterus lining to thicken

• The egg to mature

• The formation of the placenta

• The release of progesterone

What does LH stimulate the release of?

• Testosterone

• Estrogen

• FSH

• Progesterone