the menstrual cycle

Question 1

ovary

Answer 1

where the eggs mature

Question 2

cervix

Answer 2

entrance to the uterus

Question 3

vagina

Answer 3

it receives sperm during sexual intercourse

Question 4

uterus

Answer 4

womb

Question 5

fallopian tube

Answer 5

where the egg is fertilised

Question 6

FSH

Answer 6

causes the eggs to mature

Question 7

LH

Answer 7

ovulation is triggered when LH is at its peak

Question 8

Oestrogen

Answer 8

Secreted by ovaries

Causes the lining to build up

Question 9

Progesterone

Answer 9

Maintains the uterus lining

Question 10

Condom

Answer 10

placed over the penis to prevent the sperm entering the vagina

Question 11

diaphragm/cervical cal

Answer 11

inserted into the vagina. Removed after 6 or more hours after sex.

Question 12

intrauterine device

Answer 12

inserted into uterus. releases copper to kill sperm

Question 13

combined pill

Answer 13

prevents ovulation. thicks the musu to prevent the sperm reach the ovum

Question 14

progesterone only pill

Answer 14

thickens the mucus and thins the lining of the uterus to prevent implantation

Question 15

intrauterine system

Answer 15

same as progesterone pill