menstrual cycle Flashcards
What is the average length of a menstrual cycle?
28 days
True or False: The menstrual cycle only occurs in women.
True
What is menstruation?
The shedding of the uterine lining.
During which phase does ovulation occur?
Ovulatory phase
What hormone thickens the uterine lining?
Estrogen
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a phase of the menstrual cycle? A) Follicular B) Ovulatory C) Gestational D) Luteal
C) Gestational
True or False: All women have the same menstrual cycle length.
False
What event marks the beginning of the menstrual cycle?
The first day of menstruation.
Name one symptom that can occur during menstruation.
Cramps
Fill in the blank: The luteal phase lasts approximately __________ days.
14 days
What happens if fertilization does not occur?
The uterine lining is shed during menstruation.
What is the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
To prepare the uterine lining for a potential pregnancy.
Multiple choice: Which hormone is produced by the ovaries? A) Insulin B) Estrogen C) Cortisol D) Thyroxine
B) Estrogen
True or False: Menstrual cycles can be affected by stress.
True
What is the term for the release of an egg from the ovary?
Ovulation
Fill in the blank: The average age for a girl to start her first period is around __________ years old.
12 years old
What is the main purpose of the menstrual cycle?
To prepare the body for pregnancy.
What phase occurs just before menstruation begins?
Luteal phase
True or False: Women can experience menopause in their 20s.
False
What can irregular menstrual cycles indicate?
Possible hormonal imbalances or health issues.
Multiple choice: Which of the following can affect the menstrual cycle? A) Exercise B) Diet C) Stress D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the typical duration of menstruation?
3 to 7 days
What is a common term for the symptoms experienced before menstruation?
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Fill in the blank: The follicular phase begins on the __________ day of the menstrual cycle.
First
