WorksheetsUnderstanding the Menstrual Cycle
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What is the primary purpose of the menstrual cycle?
To eliminate toxins from the body
To prepare the body for a possible pregnancy
To regulate body temperature
To produce hormones for digestion
Which organ is involved in the menstrual cycle?
Heart
Liver
Uterus
Kidney
What controls the menstrual cycle?
Blood cells
Muscles
Hormones
Nerves
How long does a full menstrual cycle usually last?
35 days
14 days
21 days
28 days
What is the first phase of the menstrual cycle?
Follicular Phase
Ovulation
Menstrual Phase
Luteal Phase
What happens during the menstrual phase?
Hormone levels increase
The body prepares a new egg
The uterus lining breaks down and leaves the body
The egg is released from the ovary
How long does a menstrual period usually last?
1-2 days
3-7 days
8-10 days
10-14 days
What begins after the menstrual phase ends?
Menstrual Phase
Ovulation
Follicular Phase
Luteal Phase
What happens during the follicular phase?
The uterus lining breaks down
The egg is fertilized
Hormone levels drop
The body prepares a new egg and the uterus lining grows thicker
What is ovulation?
The drop in hormone levels
The thickening of the uterus lining
The release of an egg from an ovary
The breakdown of the uterus lining
When does ovulation usually occur during the menstrual cycle?
At the beginning of the cycle
Near the middle of the cycle
At the end of the cycle
After the luteal phase
What happens to the egg if it is not fertilized?
It breaks down and leaves the body
It grows larger
It becomes a hormone
It stays in the uterus
What is the final phase of the menstrual cycle?
Follicular Phase
Luteal Phase
Ovulation
Menstrual Phase
What causes the uterus lining to break down if pregnancy does not happen?
Drop in hormone levels
Release of an egg
Thickening of the uterus lining
Increase in hormone levels
Which of the following is a normal physical or emotional change during the menstrual cycle?
Severe muscle damage
Mood changes
Loss of vision
Permanent fatigue
