Menstruation

Question 1

menstrual cycle

Answer 1

The menstrual cycle refers to the monthly changes in hormones and reproductive organs of females.

Question 2

phases of the menstrual cycle

Answer 2

The menstrual phase
the follicular phase
Luteal phase
Ovulation phase

Question 3

The menstrual phase

Answer 3

The menstrual phase is when the endometrium sheds and bleeding occurs

Question 4

the follicular phase

Answer 4

In the follicular phase when the follicles mature

Question 5

Luteal phase

Answer 5

Luteal phase- the thickening of the endometrium

Question 6

Ovulation phase

Answer 6

Ovulation phase- when the egg bursts out of the ovary

Question 7

The menstrual hormones

Answer 7

Estrogen
Progesterone
The luteinizing hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 7

The menstrual hormones

Answer 7

Estrogen
Progesterone
The luteinizing hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone

Question 8

Follicle-stimulating hormone

Answer 8

Follicle-stimulating hormone- causes the follicles to mature

Question 9

The luteinizing hormone

Answer 9

The luteinising hormone makes the egg burst out of the ovary

Question 10

Progesterone

Answer 10

Progesterone helps the endometrium thicken for potential pregnancy

Question 11

Estrogen

Answer 11

Estrogen causes the endometrium to thicken and develop an increased blood supply

Question 12

What day does the menstrual phase, follicular and ovulation phase start?

Answer 12

The menstrual phase starts on day 1, follicular day 7, ovulation around day 14

Question 13

What happens when the egg is not fertilised at the end of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 13

Hormone levels will drop, endometrium sheds and the cycle will continue.

Question 14

cervix

Answer 14

The cervix is a ring of muscle that holds the uterus closed.

Question 15

gestation period

Answer 15

The gestation period refers to the time that the baby is developing in the womb.

Question 16

embryonic period

Answer 16

The embryonic period is the first 8 weeks of pregnancy

Question 17

amniotic fluid

Answer 17

Amniotic fluid protects the embryo and keeps the temperature of the embryo constant

Question 18

umbilical cord

Answer 18

The umbilical cord connects the mother placenta to the baby’s belly button

Question 19

placenta

Answer 19

The placenta nourishes the baby and transports waste such as carbon dioxide to the mother blood so her body can remove it.

Question 20

When are most of the major organs of a baby formed

Answer 20

9 weeks

Question 21

foetal period

Answer 21

The foetal period is the time that the foetus is growing larger and the organs mature

Question 22

Stage 1 of birth

Answer 22

Mother experiences abdominal pain, the contractions become stronger and closer together and dilation occurs.

Question 23

Stage 2 of birth

Answer 23

-the baby’s head starts to pass through the cervix

The baby is born

Question 24

Stage 3:

of birth

Answer 24

The placenta detaches itself from the mother
The placenta is cut and tied
The placenta is expelled

Question 25

Stages of birth

Answer 25

Mother experiences abdominal pain, the contractions become stronger and closer together and dilation occurs.

-the baby’s head starts to pass through the cervix
The baby is born

The placenta detaches itself from the mother
The placenta is cut and tied
The placenta is expelled

Question 26

What day is the egg released from the ovary

Answer 26

Day 14

Question 27

Important of the thickening of the uterine wall during the luteal phase

Answer 27

It’s important because when the endometrium is thick its full of rich blood vessels which allow implantation to occur and provide the embryo with nutrients

Question 28

Benefits of external fertilsation

Answer 28

increased genetic variations
a larger number of offsprings
dont to search for mate

Question 29

Benefits of internal fertilization

Answer 29

Advantage of protecting the egg from dehydration.