WorksheetsMenstruation AKA Periods.
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
How many stages are there in the menstrual cycle?
3
4
8
5
The phases of the menstrual cycle are called?
Menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation & luteal phase.
Menstruation, cramp phase, luteal phase, PMS phase
Menstruation, folding phase, ovulation phase, lunar phase
Period phase, cramp phase, gluteal phase and ovulation phase
On average how long does the menstrual cycle last?
7 days
14 days
40 days
28 days
What is the role of progesterone?
thicken the womb lining
stimulate the release of an egg
stops fsh being produced
nothing - its only in males
What happens during the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle?
uterus lining thickens
the ovaries release an egg and it travels into the fallopian tubes
period!!
a sperm cell can fertilise an egg
The uterine lining will shed through the process known as menstruation if the egg cell is not fertilised
True
False
Do males experience the menstrual cycle?
No. They dont have eggs
Yes. Their sperm is the same as eggs
What structure of the brain makes the follicle?
adrenal gland
ovaries
pituitary gland
testes
What hormone begins the menstrual cycle?
glucagon hormone (GH)
oestrogen hormone (OH)
follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
progesterone hormone (PH)
What happens if no fertilisation occurs during the menstrual cycle?
the cycle begins again
new egg released straight away
A baby is conceived
What does PMS stand for?
Pulmonary Menstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual Syndrome
Premenstrual Symptoms
Why is it called a monthly cycle?
Because it occurs every 2 weeks
Because periods last for a month
Because all girls get it every month
Because it occurs every month on average
Why does the uterine lining thicken?
To prepare for a period (menstruation)
To prepare to nourish a fertilised egg (conception)
To prepare for a sperm
To prepare for an egg cell
How can you help prevent Toxic Shock Syndrome?
Wash your hands
Replace tampons regularly
Alternate between pads and tampons
All of the above
List the 6 types of products that are available for the menstrual cycle.
