Menstrual Cycle
Biology ⇒ Reproduction and Development
Menstrual Cycle starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A 16-year-old girl reports irregular menstrual cycles. List two possible physiological reasons for this.
A woman’s last menstrual period started on March 1st. Assuming a 28-day cycle, on which date is her next period expected to start?
Describe the changes in hormone levels that trigger menstruation.
Describe the changes that occur in the ovary during the follicular phase.
A 16-year-old girl reports irregular menstrual cycles. List two possible physiological reasons for this.
A woman’s last menstrual period started on March 1st. Assuming a 28-day cycle, on which date is her next period expected to start?
A patient has a consistently short luteal phase (less than 10 days). Discuss the possible implications for fertility and the hormonal basis for this condition.
A researcher observes that in a group of women, the length of the follicular phase varies, but the luteal phase remains constant. Explain the biological reason for this observation.
Which gland secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)? (1) Thyroid gland (2) Pituitary gland (3) Adrenal gland (4) Pancreas
Which hormone is detected in urine pregnancy tests? (1) Estrogen (2) Progesterone (3) Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) (4) Luteinizing hormone
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of the endometrial lining during the menstrual cycle? (1) Estrogen (2) Progesterone (3) Luteinizing hormone (4) Follicle-stimulating hormone
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the thickening of the endometrial lining after ovulation? (1) Estrogen (2) Progesterone (3) FSH (4) LH
Fill in the blank: The first day of menstrual bleeding is considered as day ______ of the menstrual cycle.
Fill in the blank: The hormone ______ is responsible for the repair and growth of the endometrial lining after menstruation.
Fill in the blank: The process by which the endometrial lining is expelled from the uterus is called ______.
Fill in the blank: The process of releasing an egg from the ovary is called ______.
True or False: Menstruation is the process of releasing a mature egg from the ovary.
True or False: Ovulation usually occurs around the 14th day of a 28-day menstrual cycle.
True or False: The follicular phase occurs after ovulation.
True or False: The menstrual cycle can be affected by stress, illness, and changes in body weight.
