WorksheetsThe Menstrual Cycle
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
Which hormone triggers the release of an egg from the ovary during the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Leutenizing Hormone
Follicle stimulating hormone
Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the shedding of the uterine lining?
Follicular phase
Ovulation phase
Luteal phase
Menstrual phase
Which hormone is responsible for thickening the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle?
Estrogen
Progesterone
Luteinizing hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone
In which phase of the menstrual cycle does the follicle mature and prepare for ovulation?
Follicular phase
Ovulation phase
Luteal phase
Menstrual phase
What is the average length of the menstrual cycle?
14 days
21 days
28 days
35 days
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
Cramping
Mood swing
Acne
Breast Tenderness
How does birth control pills affect the menstrual cycle?
It stops ovulation
It thickens the uterine lining
It reduces the level of estrogen and progesterone
It increases the level of follicle-stimulating hormone
Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating the menstrual cycle?
Hypothalamus
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Pons
How does stress affect the menstrual cycle?
It increases the level of estrogen and progesterone
It decreases the level of estrogen and progesterone
It has no effect on the menstrual cycle
It causes irregular menstrual cycles
Which of the following is a common method of tracking the menstrual cycle?
Measuring basal body temperature
Counting heart rate
Checking blood pressure
Measuring lung capacity
