Menstrual Cycle Review

What is the name of the phase where the lining of the uterus leaves the body during the first 7 days?

• Menstruation

• Ovulation

• Follicular phase

• Luteal phase

What is the name of the phase where the egg is released from the ovary, occurring around day 14 of the cycle?

• Ovulation

• Menstruation

• Luteal phase

• Follicular phase

What is the name of the phase where the egg matures in the follicle during the first 14 days of the cycle?

• Follicular

• Luteal

• Ovulation

• Menstrual

Identify the 4 phases of the menstrual cycle and briefly describe each. What is the name of the phase where the lining of the uterus thickens during the second half of the cycle?

• Luteal

• Follicular

• Menstrual

• Ovulatory

What is the name of the lining of the uterus?

• Endometrium

• Myometrium

• Perimetrium

• Epithelium

What is it called when the lining of the uterus leaves the body?

• Menstruation

• Ovulation

• Fertilization

• Implantation

When the egg is released from the ovary, it is called ___________.

• Ovulation

• Fertilization

• Implantation

• Menstruation

The length of the average menstrual cycle is ___________.

• 28 days

• 14 days

• 35 days

• 21 days

The day of the cycle when a woman is most likely to ovulate is day ___________.

• 14

• 7

• 21

• 28

When a woman gets a period for the first time, it is called ___________.

• Menarche

• Menopause

• Ovulation

• Fertilization