Reproductive

Question 1

What is the Menstrual Cycle and its purpose?

Answer 1

A regular monthly process in woman that prepares the body for pregnancy, involving hormonal changes, ovulation, and menstruation

Question 2

What are the phases of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 2

Follicular Phase (Days 1-14): Egg matures in the ovary

Ovulation (Around Day 14): Egg is released.

Luteal Phase (Days 15-28): Uterine lining thickens.

Menstruation (Days 1-5): If no pregnancy occurs, the lining sheds.

Question 3

What is the male gamete?

Answer 3

Sperm, produced in the testes. It fertilizes the female egg during reproduction

Question 4

What is the female gamete?

Answer 4

The egg (ovum), produced in the ovaries. It is fertilized by sperm during reproduction.

Question 5

What are the three trimesters of pregnancy?

Answer 5

First (0-12 weeks): Fertilization and early fetal development.

Second (13-26 weeks): Fetal growth, organ maturation.

Third (27-40 weeks): Final growth, preparation for birth.

Question 6

What happens during early pregnancy (first trimester)?

Answer 6

Fertilization of the egg by sperm forms a zygote.

The zygote becomes a blastocyst and implants in the uterine wall.

Hormones (e.g., hCG) support pregnancy and prevent menstruation.

Question 7

What are common STIs?

Answer 7

Chlamydia: Bacterial, may cause infertility.

Gonorrhea: Bacterial, causes discharge, pain during urination.

Syphilis: Bacterial, causes sores, can be serious if untreated.

HPV (Human Papillomavirus): Viral, causes warts, linked to cancer.

Herpes (HSV): Viral, causes sores, recurrent

Question 8

How can STIs be prevented?

Answer 8

Condom use: Reduces transmission risk.

Vaccination: For HPV and hepatitis B.

Regular screenings: Especially for sexually active individuals.