Menstral Cycle

Question 1

What hormone is primarily responsible for ovulation in the menstrual cycle?

Answer 1

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 2

True or False: Estrogen levels peak just before ovulation.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which hormone is produced by the ovaries after ovulation?

Answer 3

Progesterone

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The __________ phase occurs after ovulation and before menstruation.

Answer 4

Luteal

Question 5

What is the function of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in the menstrual cycle?

Answer 5

It stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles.

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is NOT involved in the menstrual cycle? A) Progesterone B) Thyroid hormone C) Estrogen D) Luteinizing hormone

Answer 6

B) Thyroid hormone

Question 7

What role do contraceptives play in hormonal regulation?

Answer 7

They prevent ovulation and regulate hormonal levels.

Question 8

True or False: The withdrawal method is considered a highly effective form of contraception.

Answer 8

False

Question 9

What is the primary mechanism of hormonal contraceptives?

Answer 9

They inhibit ovulation and thicken cervical mucus.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The __________ cycle refers to the monthly changes in hormone levels and reproductive structures in females.

Answer 10

Menstrual

Question 11

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the thickening of the uterine lining?

Answer 11

Progesterone

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which type of contraceptive releases hormones directly into the bloodstream? A) Pill B) Patch C) Condom D) Diaphragm

Answer 12

B) Patch

Question 13

What is the role of the corpus luteum in the menstrual cycle?

Answer 13

It produces progesterone after ovulation.

Question 14

True or False: Fertility treatments always involve surgery.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is in vitro fertilization (IVF)?

Answer 15

A procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: __________ is a hormone used in fertility treatments to stimulate ovulation.

Answer 16

Clomiphene

Question 17

What is the main purpose of hormonal fertility treatments?

Answer 17

To regulate or stimulate ovulation.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is commonly measured to determine pregnancy? A) FSH B) LH C) hCG D) Estrogen

Answer 18

C) hCG

Question 19

True or False: The luteal phase is typically shorter than the follicular phase.

Answer 19

False

Question 20

What happens to hormone levels if pregnancy does not occur?

Answer 20

Estrogen and progesterone levels drop, leading to menstruation.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: The __________ hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the ovaries.

Answer 21

Gonadotropin

Question 22

What is the effect of hormonal contraceptives on the menstrual cycle?

Answer 22

They can regulate, shorten, or eliminate menstrual periods.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: What is the primary side effect of hormonal contraceptives? A) Weight loss B) Increased risk of blood clots C) Decreased libido D) Hair loss

Answer 23

B) Increased risk of blood clots

Question 24

True or False: Menstrual cycles can vary significantly in length among women.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

What does the term 'anovulation' mean?

Answer 25

The absence of ovulation.

Question 26

Fill in the blank: The __________ hormone is responsible for stimulating the release of eggs from the ovaries.

Answer 26

Luteinizing

Question 27

What is a common reason for fertility treatments?

Answer 27

Irregular ovulation or anovulation.

Question 28

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of fertility treatment? A) IVF B) IUI C) Depo-Provera D) Clomid

Answer 28

C) Depo-Provera

Question 29

True or False: Hormonal contraceptives can provide benefits beyond pregnancy prevention.

Answer 29

True

Question 30

What is the purpose of ovulation tracking in fertility treatments?

Answer 30

To determine the best time for conception.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a structure that forms in the ovary after an egg is released.

Answer 31

Corpus luteum

Question 32

What is the typical duration of a menstrual cycle?

Answer 32

28 days, but can range from 21 to 35 days.

Question 33

Multiple Choice: Which hormone is commonly used in fertility medications to stimulate multiple follicle development? A) Progesterone B) FSH C) LH D) hCG

Answer 33

B) FSH

Question 34

True or False: The menstrual cycle is controlled by a feedback loop involving the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries.

Answer 34

True

Question 35

What is the main function of the hormone hCG in pregnancy?

Answer 35

It maintains the corpus luteum and supports progesterone production.

Question 36

Fill in the blank: The __________ phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the development of follicles.

Answer 36

Follicular

Question 37

What is the role of cervical mucus in fertility?

Answer 37

It helps sperm travel through the cervix and into the uterus.

Question 38

Multiple Choice: What happens to the uterine lining during the luteal phase? A) It thickens B) It sheds C) It remains unchanged D) It thins

Answer 38

A) It thickens

Question 39

True or False: Hormonal contraceptives can lead to lighter menstrual periods.

Answer 39

True

Question 40

What is the main advantage of using hormonal contraceptives?

Answer 40

High effectiveness in preventing pregnancy.

Question 41

Fill in the blank: __________ is the hormone that triggers the start of menstruation.

Answer 41

Prostaglandin