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Menstruation AKA Periods.

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many stages are there in the menstrual cycle?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

8

d)

5

2.

The phases of the menstrual cycle are called?

a)

Menstruation, follicular phase, ovulation & luteal phase.

b)

Menstruation, cramp phase, luteal phase, PMS phase

c)

Menstruation, folding phase, ovulation phase, lunar phase

d)

Period phase, cramp phase, gluteal phase and ovulation phase

3.

On average how long does the menstrual cycle last?

a)

7 days

b)

14 days

c)

40 days

d)

28 days

4.

What is the role of progesterone?

a)

thicken the womb lining

b)

stimulate the release of an egg

c)

stops fsh being produced

d)

nothing - its only in males

5.

What happens during the ovulation phase of the menstrual cycle?

a)

uterus lining thickens

b)

the ovaries release an egg and it travels into the fallopian tubes

c)

period!!

d)

a sperm cell can fertilise an egg

6.

The uterine lining will shed through the process known as menstruation if the egg cell is not fertilised

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Do males experience the menstrual cycle?

a)

No. They dont have eggs

b)

Yes. Their sperm is the same as eggs

8.

What structure of the brain makes the follicle?

a)

adrenal gland

b)

ovaries

c)

pituitary gland

d)

testes

9.

What hormone begins the menstrual cycle?

a)

glucagon hormone (GH)

b)

oestrogen hormone (OH)

c)

follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

d)

progesterone hormone (PH)

10.

What happens if no fertilisation occurs during the menstrual cycle?

a)

the cycle begins again

b)

new egg released straight away

c)

A baby is conceived

11.

What does PMS stand for?

a)

Pulmonary Menstrual Syndrome

b)

Premenstrual Syndrome

c)

Premenstrual Symptoms

12.

Why is it called a monthly cycle?

a)

Because it occurs every 2 weeks

b)

Because periods last for a month

c)

Because all girls get it every month

d)

Because it occurs every month on average

13.

Why does the uterine lining thicken?

a)

To prepare for a period (menstruation)

b)

To prepare to nourish a fertilised egg (conception)

c)

To prepare for a sperm

d)

To prepare for an egg cell

14.

How can you help prevent Toxic Shock Syndrome?

a)

Wash your hands

b)

Replace tampons regularly

c)

Alternate between pads and tampons

d)

All of the above

15.

List the 6 types of products that are available for the menstrual cycle.

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