Unit 12: Menstrual Cycle

Question 1

Which hormone causes the wall of the follicle to develop after ovulation and secrete more progesterone?

Answer 1

LH (Luteinizing Hormone)

Question 2

Which organ secretes FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone)?

Answer 2

Pituatary Gland

Question 3

Which hormonal event causes ovulation to occur in the human menstrual cycle?

Answer 3

A quick rise in LH

Question 4

What is in vitro fertilisation?

Answer 4

Fertilisation of an egg outside the body.

Question 5

During the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle _____ causes follicles to develop and as this development occurs the hormone ____ is released which helps to thicken the lining of the endometrium.

Answer 5

During the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle FSH causes follicles to develop and as this development occurs the hormone ESTROGEN is released which helps to thicken the lining of the endometrium.

Question 6

Ovulation occurs after the peak in which hormone of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 6

LH

Question 7

Before ovulation, what structure is producing estrogen?

Answer 7

The FOLLICLE

Question 8

Why are endometrial glands added to endometrium during the secretory phase of menstrual cycle?

Answer 8

It causes endometrium to thicken

Question 9

What happened to the FSH before ovulation occurs?

Answer 9

Causes it to enlarge