WorksheetsMenstrual Cycle Key Facts AQA
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Where is FSH produced?
hypothalamus
pituitary gland
ovaries
testicles
Where is LH produced?
hypothalamus
pituitary gland
ovaries
testicles
Where is oestrogen produced?
hypothalamus
pituitary gland
ovaries
testicles
Where is progesterone produced?
hypothalamus
pituitary gland
ovaries
testicles
What does FSH do?
causes eggs to mature, stimulates ovary to produce oestrogen
triggers ovulation
maintains lining of uterus, inhibits release of FSH and LH
releases the uterus lining - bleeding starts
What does LH do?
causes eggs to mature, stimulates ovary to produce oestrogen
triggers ovulation
maintains lining of uterus, inhibits release of FSH and LH
Egg follicle matures and oestrogen thickens uterus lining
What does oestrogen do?
causes eggs to mature, stimulates ovary to produce oestrogen
maintains lining of uterus, inhibits release of FSH and LH
Causes lining of uterus to develop, inhibits release of FSH, stimulates release of LH
Causes uterus lining to breakdown
What does progesterone do?
causes lining of uterus to develop, inhibits release of FSH, stimulates release of LH
maintains lining of uterus, inhibits release of FSH and LH
causes eggs to mature, stimulates ovary to produce oestrogen
causes uterus lining to breakdown
What happens on Days 1-5
Egg follicle matures and oestrogen thickens uterus lining
If fertilisation doesn't occur the uterus lining breaks down because progesterone levels fall
ovulation occurs
Menstruation occurs and FSH released
Uterus lining maintained by progesterone
What happens on Days 6-14
Egg follicle matures and oestrogen thickens uterus lining
If fertilisation doesn't occur the uterus lining breaks down because progesterone levels fall
ovulation occurs
Menstruation occurs and FSH released
Uterus lining maintained by progesterone
What happens on around day 14
Egg follicle matures and oestrogen thickens uterus lining
If fertilisation doesn't occur the uterus lining breaks down because progesterone levels fall
ovulation occurs
Menstruation occurs and FSH released
Uterus lining maintained by progesterone
What happens on around day 14-21
Egg follicle matures and oestrogen thickens uterus lining
If fertilisation doesn't occur the uterus lining breaks down because progesterone levels fall
ovulation occurs
Menstruation occurs and FSH released
Uterus lining maintained by progesterone
What happens on around day 21-28
Egg follicle matures and oestrogen thickens uterus lining
If fertilisation doesn't occur the uterus lining breaks down because progesterone levels fall
ovulation occurs
Menstruation occurs and FSH released
Uterus lining maintained by progesterone
State the average length of the menstrual cycle.
one month
28 days
5 days
a year
Which two female hormones does the pituitary gland secretes during the menstrual cycle?
FSH and LH
Oestrogen and progesterone
Oestrogen and LH
FSH and progesterone
Which hormone inhibits the release of FSH?
Progesterone
Oestrogen
LH
FSH
Which hormone stimulates the release of LH?
Progesterone
Oestrogen
LH
FSH
Which hormone inhibits the release of both FSH and LH?
Progesterone
Oestrogen
LH
FSH
Which hormone(s) are used as contraceptive pills?
FSH and LH
Oestrogen and progesterone
Oestrogen and LH
FSH and progesterone
Which two hormones are issued as fertility drug in IVF treatments?
FSH and LH
Oestrogen and progesterone
Oestrogen and LH
FSH and progesterone
