Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

TRUE or FALSE

Female usually releases one egg at a time.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

TRUE or FALSE

Egg is released only when the uterus is prepared to nourish it

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Hormone that causes the ovaries and uterus go through reproductive-related changes

Answer 3

Progesterone

Question 4

Average menstrual cycle

Answer 4

28days; 3 phases

Question 5

3 phases

Answer 5

1) Menstruation
2) Ovulation
3) Fertilization

Question 6

Tissue, fluid, and blood cells pass from the uterus through the vagina and are removed from the body

Usually last for 5 days

Answer 6

Phase 1: Menstruation

Question 7

Tissue lining the uterus thickens

In ovary, several oocytes begin maturing at the same time (only 1 survive)

Hormone can cause egg to be released from ovary

Answer 7

Phase 2: Ovulation

Question 8

Tissue that lines the uterus continues to thicken

If sperm cells are present, the egg might join the sperm

Answer 8

Phase 3: Fertilization