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WorksheetsHormonal control of the menstrual cycle
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is a hormone?
A biological messenger
A chemical messenger
A physical messenger
None of the above
Why do some cells in the females body respond to reproductive hormones whilst other cells do not?
hormones travel directly to their target cells via the bloodstream
target cells have specific receptors that recognise the hormone whilst others do not have the correct receptors
cells are only made when they are needed so if they are not needed they are not made and will not respond
the hormones are only made in the cells that will use them so they avoid the other cells of the body
What hormones are released by the pituitary gland?
FSH and LH
FSH, Oestrogen, and Progesterone
Oestrogen and Progesterone
FSH, LH, and Progesterone
Which hormone causes eggs to mature?
Oestrogen
Progesterone
FSH
LH
This occurs on days 1 to 5 of the menstrual cycle.
The corpus luteum breaks down
The lining of the uterus is shed
A single, mature egg is released from the ovaries
The lining of the uterus builds up
The two hormones that maintain the lining of the uterus are:
FSH and Oestrogen
LH and Oestrogen
FSH and Progesterone
Progesterone and Oestrogen
For a 28 day cycle, on what day is ovulation?
Day 1
Day 7
Day 14
Day 28
Fertilisation of the egg usually takes place in the
ovary
uterus
oviduct
cervix
Ovulation is triggered by a surge in:
FSH
LH
Oestrogen
Progesterone
The three phases of the ovarian cycle in chronological order are;
menstrual → ovulation → luteal
follicular → luteal → secretory
menstrual → proliferative → secretory
follicular → ovulation → luteal
Where is progesterone produced?
The growing follicle
The egg
The corpus luteum
The pituitary gland
What does luteinising hormone do?
Causes the release of FSH from the pituitary gland
Stimulates follicle growth
Triggers ovulation of a mature egg
Signals the breakdown of the corpus luteum
What happens at the end of the menstrual cycle?
The lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina
The corpus luteum breaks down
Secretion of progesterone increases
Menstruation ceases
A temporary suspension of the menstrual cycle normally occurs during
menstruation
pregnancy
puberty
menopause
