Menstrual Cycle
Biology ⇒ Reproduction and Development
Menstrual Cycle starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A woman’s menstrual cycle is 32 days long. On which day is she most likely to ovulate?
Describe the changes in hormone levels during the menstrual, follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases.
Describe the changes that occur in the endometrium during the menstrual cycle.
Describe the hormonal changes that occur if fertilization and implantation take place.
Describe the main events that occur during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
Explain the feedback mechanism between estrogen and the pituitary gland during the menstrual cycle.
A 16-year-old girl has irregular menstrual cycles. Which of the following could be a possible reason? (1) Hormonal imbalance (2) Regular exercise (3) High protein diet (4) Adequate sleep
A woman’s menstrual cycle is 32 days long. On which day is she most likely to ovulate?
A 16-year-old girl has irregular menstrual cycles. Which of the following could be a possible reason? (1) Hormonal imbalance (2) Regular exercise (3) High protein diet (4) Adequate sleep
During which days of a typical 28-day menstrual cycle does ovulation usually occur? (1) Days 1-5 (2) Days 6-10 (3) Days 13-15 (4) Days 20-24
What is the average duration of the menstrual phase in a typical cycle? (1) 1-2 days (2) 3-5 days (3) 6-8 days (4) 10-12 days
Which gland secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)? (1) Thyroid gland (2) Pituitary gland (3) Adrenal gland (4) Pineal gland
Fill in the blank: The first day of the menstrual cycle is marked by the onset of ______.
Fill in the blank: The hormone ______ is detected in urine pregnancy tests.
Fill in the blank: The hormone ______ is responsible for stimulating the development of the ovarian follicles.
Fill in the blank: The process of shedding the uterine lining is called ______.
True or False: Only one follicle matures and is released during each menstrual cycle under normal conditions.
True or False: The endometrium is shed during menstruation.
True or False: The luteal phase occurs before ovulation.
True or False: The menstrual cycle can be affected by stress, illness, and changes in body weight.
