Menstrual Cycle
Biology ⇒ Reproduction and Development
Menstrual Cycle starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A girl starts her period on the 5th of the month. If her cycle is 28 days, on which day is she likely to ovulate?
Describe what happens during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
Describe what happens if the egg released during ovulation is not fertilized.
Describe what happens to the uterine lining if fertilization occurs.
Explain why some females experience cramps during menstruation.
Explain why the menstrual cycle stops during pregnancy.
How many days does a typical menstrual cycle last?
A girl starts her period on the 5th of the month. If her cycle is 28 days, on which day is she likely to ovulate?
Which of the following best describes ovulation?
(1) Shedding of the uterine lining
(2) Release of an egg from the ovary
(3) Thickening of the uterine lining
(4) Fertilization of the egg
Which of the following hormones is NOT directly involved in the menstrual cycle?
(1) Estrogen
(2) Testosterone
(3) Progesterone
(4) Luteinizing hormone
Which of the following is a common symptom during menstruation?
(1) Headache
(2) Stomach pain
(3) Mood swings
(4) All of the above
Which of the following is a sign that ovulation has occurred?
(1) Increase in body temperature
(2) Start of menstruation
(3) Decrease in hormone levels
(4) Shedding of uterine lining
Fill in the blank: The average duration of menstruation (bleeding) is about ________ days.
Fill in the blank: The end of the menstrual cycle in a woman's life is called ________.
Fill in the blank: The hormone ________ is responsible for the thickening of the uterine lining.
Fill in the blank: The hormone that peaks just before ovulation is ________.
True or False: Menstrual blood is made up only of blood.
True or False: Menstruation is a sign that a female is capable of reproduction.
True or False: Ovulation usually occurs around the middle of the menstrual cycle.
True or False: The menstrual cycle can be affected by stress, illness, or changes in diet.
