Reproductive Hormones, Puberty, and the Menstrual Cycle Puberty

Question 1

What three things trigger the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle.

Answer 1

-Estrogen
-Menstrual cycle
-Hormonal Regulation

Question 2

What is estrogen produced by?

Answer 2

The ovaries

Question 3

What does estrogen aid in?

Answer 3

The growth of the uterine lining.

Question 4

How long is the menstrual cycle?

Answer 4

28 days long (can vary)

Question 5

What is menstruation?

Answer 5

Shedding of the uterine lining

Question 6

How long does menstruation last?

Answer 6

4 days

Question 7

What is ovulation?

Answer 7

The release of an egg from the ovary

Question 8

When does ovulation occur in the 28 day period?

Answer 8

Around day 14

Question 9

What are the 3 hormonal regulation processes/characteristics?

Answer 9

-FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone)
-LH (Luteinizing Hormone)
-Progesterone

Question 10

What does FSH (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone) do?

Answer 10

Stimulate egg maturation

Question 11

What does LH (Luteinizing Hormone) do?

Answer 11

Trigger ovulation

Question 12

What does progesterone do?

Answer 12

Maintains the uterine lining and inhibits FSH and LH.

Question 13

What is puberty?

Answer 13

a significant transition period

Question 14

What influences puberty?

Answer 14

reproductive hormones

Question 15

Estrogen plays a crucial role in?

Answer 15

Female reproductive health

Question 16

True or false: Menstrual cycles are the same for every one and does not vary for individuals.

Answer 16

False, they do vary for individuals!

Question 17

What is a natural process essential for the reproductive cycle?

Answer 17

Menstruation

Question 18

Ovulation is a key event in the?

Answer 18

Menstrual cycle

Question 19

What is vital for reproductive function?

Answer 19

Hormonal balance

Question 20

What plays a crucial role in maintaining the uterine lining and regulating the menstrual cycle?

Answer 20

Progesterone