THE MENSTRUAL CYCLE (LESSON 2)

Question 1

the monthly shedding of the inner lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium, through the vagina in females of reproductive age.

Answer 1

MENSTRUATION

Question 2

a small sac of fluid in the ovaries that contains a developing egg.

Answer 2

FOLLICLE

Question 3

a temporary organ that appears every menstrual cycle and disappears if fertilization does not occur.

Answer 3

CORPUS LUTEUM

Question 4

Stimulates ovarian follicle growth. Promotes estrogen production. Regulates menstrual cycle timing.

Answer 4

FOLLICLE-STIMULATING HORMONE (FSH)

Question 5

Stimulates growth of ovarian follicles. Triggers LH surge for ovulation. Prepares uterus lining for potential pregnancy. Peaks before ovulation, and declines during menstruation.

Answer 5

ESTROGEN

Question 6

Triggers ovulation. Forms corpus luteum. Regulates hormonal feedback.

Answer 6

LUTEINIZING HORMONE (LH)

Question 7

Produced after ovulation. Supports the thickening of the uterine lining for embryo implantation Inhibits LH to prevent premature ovulation, and Sustains early pregnancy by maintaining the uterine environment.

Answer 7

PROGESTERONE

Question 8

DAY 1-5

Answer 8

Estrogen and progesterone levels are low

Question 9

DAY 1-14

Answer 9

the pituitary gland secretes an increased amount of FSH

Question 10

DAY 14

Answer 10

induces the pituitary gland to produce Luteinizing Hormone

Question 11

DAY 15-28

Answer 11

transforms into the Corpus Luteum.

Question 12

the union of sperm cell and egg cell.

Answer 12

Fertilization