Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the shedding of the uterine lining?

• Follicular phase

• Menstrual phase

• Ovulation phase

• Luteal phase

What hormone peaks just before ovulation?

• Progesterone

• Luteinizing hormone (LH)

• Estrogen

• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

Which phase comes immediately after ovulation?

• Follicular phase

• Menstrual phase

• Luteal phase

• Proliferative phase

During which phase does the endometrium thicken in preparation for a possible pregnancy?

• Menstrual phase

• Follicular phase

• Luteal phase

• Ovulation phase

Which hormone is mainly responsible for maintaining the uterine lining after ovulation?

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Luteinizing hormone (LH)

• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

What is the average length of a typical menstrual cycle?

• 14 days

• 21 days

• 28 days

• 35 days

Which hormone stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles?

• Progesterone

• Estrogen

• Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

• Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Ovulation usually occurs around which day of a 28-day menstrual cycle?

• Day 7

• Day 14

• Day 21

• Day 28

Which phase of the menstrual cycle is associated with the highest levels of estrogen?

• Menstrual phase

• Follicular phase

• Ovulation phase

• Luteal phase

What triggers the start of menstruation?

• Increase in estrogen

• Decrease in progesterone and estrogen

• Increase in FSH

• Increase in LH