Menstrual Cycle Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the average length of a menstrual cycle?
28 days
True or False: The menstrual cycle is the same for every woman.
False
What hormone is primarily responsible for the thickening of the uterine lining?
Estrogen
Fill in the blank: The menstrual cycle consists of the follicular phase, ovulation, and the ________ phase.
luteal
What phase of the menstrual cycle occurs after ovulation?
Luteal phase
Which hormone triggers ovulation?
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
What is menstruation?
The shedding of the uterine lining.
True or False: Ovulation typically occurs midway through the menstrual cycle.
True
How long does the luteal phase typically last?
About 14 days
What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
To prepare the uterus for a potential pregnancy.
What is the first phase of the menstrual cycle called?
Follicular phase
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a phase of the menstrual cycle? a) Follicular b) Ovulation c) Menopause d) Luteal
c) Menopause
What happens to hormone levels just before menstruation begins?
Estrogen and progesterone levels drop.
Fill in the blank: The average age of menarche is around ________ years.
12-13
True or False: The menstrual cycle can be affected by stress.
True
What is the purpose of the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in the menstrual cycle?
To stimulate the growth of ovarian follicles.
During which phase does the corpus luteum form?
Luteal phase
What occurs if fertilization does not happen after ovulation?
The corpus luteum degenerates, leading to menstruation.
True or False: Menstrual cycles can become irregular with age.
True
What physical symptoms are commonly associated with the menstrual cycle?
Cramps, bloating, mood swings.
Multiple Choice: What is the main event that occurs during ovulation? a) Follicle growth b) Egg release c) Menstruation d) Uterine lining shedding
b) Egg release
Fill in the blank: The menstrual cycle is regulated by the ________ axis.
hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal
What can cause irregularities in the menstrual cycle?
Hormonal imbalances, stress, illness, and lifestyle changes.
What is premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?
A group of symptoms that occur before menstruation.
