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1
Q

Describe the process of the menstrual cycle

A

Old egg leaves body in menstruation (bleeding as uterus lining is shed) (day 0-5)
New egg maturing in the ovary (day 6-12)
Egg released (ovulation) (day 14)
Womb lining thick and spongy ready to receive new egg (day 15-25)
Egg not fertilised so womb lining breaks down (day 28-30)
Egg leaves body in menstruation (day 28-30)

2
Q

How long is one menstrual cycle?

A

28 days

3
Q

On which day of the menstrual cycle does the period start?

A

Day 1

4
Q

On which day of the menstrual cycle is an egg released from the ovary?

A

14th day

5
Q

What happens to the lining of the uterus if an egg is not fertilised?

A

The lining breaks down

6
Q

Does a woman have periods while she is pregnant? Explain

A

No, because the lining of the uterus does not break down

7
Q

How long does a period usually last in the 28 day cycle?

A

4-7 days

8
Q

What does oestrogen do?

A

Stimulates the lining of the womb to build up

9
Q

What does progesterone do?

A

Maintains the lining of the womb in the menstrual cycle

10
Q

Explain the purpose of the events that happen during the menstrual cycle in human females

A

The menstrual cycle in women is a recurring process in which the lining of the uterus is prepared for pregnancy, and if pregnancy does not happen, the lining is shed as menstruation