The Female Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

During the Menstrual Cycle the?

Answer 1

The egg develops with a Follicle and is released into the Ovary

Question 2

What receives the fertilized egg?

Answer 2

The Uterus

Question 3

If the egg is not fertilized?

Answer 3

It is discharged along with the Uterine Lining as a Period

Question 4

If the egg is fertile?

Answer 4

Embryonic development begins and the menstrual cycle stops

Question 5

The Menstrual Cycle is regulated by?

Answer 5

Hormones

Question 6

What controls the Menstrual Cycle?

Answer 6

The Internal Feed-Back Mechanism

Question 7

What are the 3 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle?

Answer 7

The Follicular Phase
Ovulation
Luteal Phase

Question 8

What happens in The Follicular Phase?

Answer 8

The preparation and release of the egg and follicle

Question 9

What happens in Ovulation?

Answer 9

The release of the follicle and movement of the egg in the Fallopian tube

Question 10

What happens in the Luteal Phase?

Answer 10

The Corpus Luteum breaks down along with the walls of the Uterus if the egg is NOT fertilized

Question 11

What are the days where the egg has the greatest chances of being fertilized?

Answer 11

The first 2 days of the Luteal Phase

The 14-18 days after the completion of the last Menstrual Cycle

Question 12

One ovary produces and releases a?

Answer 12

1 mature ovum every 28 days