Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

Name the four events of menstrual cycle.

Answer 1

Menstrual phase.
Pre ovulatory phase or proliferative phase.
Ovulatory phase.
Post ovulatory phase / luteal phase.

Question 2

Define menstrual cycle.

Answer 2

The cycle of events from one menstruation to the next menstruation in human females is called as menstrual cycle

Question 3

What is menarche?

Answer 3

The first menstrution at puberty is termed as menarche.

Question 4

What is menopause ?

Answer 4

A permanent stoppage of menstrual cycle is called menopause.

Question 5

During which phase of the menstrual cycle the endometrial lining of uterus and its blood vessels breakdown resulting in bleeding ?

Answer 5

Menstrual phase.

Question 6

During which phase of the menstrual cycle corpus luteum is formed ?

Answer 6

Luteal phase.

Question 7

Name the hormone secreted by corpus luteum ?

Answer 7

Progesterone.

Question 8

Mention the function of progesterone.

Answer 8

It helps to maintain the endometrial thickness which is required for implantation.