Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

It is the process in which blood and other tissues are shed from the uterus and leaves the body through the vagina which occurs monthly.

Answer 1

Menstruation

Question 2

It is the first menstrual cycle

Answer 2

Menarche

Question 3

Menarche usually occurs at what range of age?

Answer 3

11 to 15 years old

Question 4

It is the stoppage of menstrual cycle

Answer 4

Menopause

Question 5

Menopause happens between what range of ages?

Answer 5

45 to 55 years old

Question 6

T OR F

An ovary releases only one egg every 28 days.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

These are chemicals that affect certain body organs.

Answer 7

Hormones

Question 8

What makes pregnancy without experiencing sexual intercourse possible?

Answer 8

In vitro fertilization (IVF)

Question 9

These are the events that occur at the ovaries.

Answer 9

Ovarian Cycle

Question 10

These are the events that occur in the uterus.

Answer 10

Menstrual Cycle

Question 11

Which hormone stimulates the maturation of a follicle?

Answer 11

Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 12

It is produced by the follicle.

Answer 12

Estrogen

Question 13

It is the portion of the follicle left after ovulation.

Answer 13

Corpus Luteum

Question 14

What does the corpus luteum secrete that provides the appropriate nutrients for pregnancy?

Answer 14

Progesterone

Question 15

It is the phase in which the uterus lining falls away, so that the body can start preparing a new one.

Answer 15

Menstrual Phase

Question 16

How long does the menstrual phase usually last?

Answer 16

5 to 7 days

Question 17

It is the phase where the hormones prompt the creation of follicles on the ovaries. Usually, just one follicle will mature into an egg.

Answer 17

Follicular Phase

Question 18

How long does the follicular phase lasts?

Answer 18

6 to 7 days

Question 19

It is the phase where the mature egg is released from the follicle and is ready for fertilization. Follicle will mature into an egg.

Answer 19

Ovulation Phase

Question 20

During what days does the ovulation phase usually occur?

Answer 20

between 12th and 14th day

Question 21

If there is no fertilized egg, your body will prepare to shed its thickened lining, and the cycle will begin again with menstruation.

Answer 21

Luteal Phase

Question 22

It is the substance that stimulates the production of a product.

Answer 22

Stimulatory