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WorksheetsOvulation Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is ovulation?
The shedding of the uterine lining
The growth of follicles in the ovary
The start of menstrual bleeding
The release of a ripe egg from the ovary
What is the function of the follicles in the ovary?
To transport the egg to the uterus
To cause the fallopian tube to move closer
To nourish the developing egg
To release estrogen into the blood stream
What hormone causes the follicle to undergo a sudden growth spurt?
Luteinizing hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone
Estrogen
Progesterone
What happens right before ovulation?
The egg detaches from the inside of the follicle
The fallopian tube moves closer to the ovary
The uterine lining sheds away
The egg is fertilized by a sperm
What happens to the egg after ovulation?
It is fertilized by a sperm
It dissolves away and is shed during menstruation
It attaches to the uterine lining
It moves back into the fallopian tube
How long does the egg live after ovulation?
24-36 hours
12-24 hours
6-12 hours
48-72 hours
What is the function of the fimbriae at the end of the fallopian tube?
To release estrogen into the blood stream
To cause the fallopian tube to move closer
To pick up the egg from the ovulation site
To transport the egg to the uterus
What happens to the egg if it is not fertilized?
It is fertilized by a sperm
It moves back into the fallopian tube
It dissolves away and is shed during menstruation
It attaches to the uterine lining
What is the role of the muscular contractions inside the fallopian tube?
To release estrogen into the blood stream
To gently push the egg toward the uterus
To cause the fallopian tube to move closer
To pick up the egg from the ovulation site
How long is the typical menstrual cycle?
28 days
14 days
21 days
35 days
