Female Reproductive Cycle

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What is the approximate age range for the beginning and end of the reproductive phase in females?

10 to 12 years to 45 to 50 years

What event marks the onset of puberty in females?

Menarche

What happens if the released egg is not fertilized?

The egg along with the thickened uterine lining is shed off, causing menstruation.

What is the medical term for the stoppage of menstruation?

Menopause Signup and view all the answers

What controls the menstrual cycle in females?

Hormones Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the situation when the egg is fertilized and embedded in the uterus for development?

Pregnancy Signup and view all the answers

What are the secretions from endocrine glands known as?

Hormones Signup and view all the answers

What male hormone is released by the testes at the onset of puberty?

Testosterone Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone causes the growth of facial hair in boys during puberty?

Testosterone Signup and view all the answers

What female hormone is produced by the ovaries at puberty?

Estrogen Signup and view all the answers

What gland secretes a hormone that controls the production of testosterone and estrogen?

Pituitary gland Signup and view all the answers

What body part do hormones released by endocrine glands target?

Target site Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the sudden growth spurt experienced by children around the age of 10 or 11?

It indicates the beginning of adolescence and the transition from childhood to adulthood. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the changes that occur in the body during adolescence.

Physical changes indicating the shift from childhood to adulthood, such as growth spurts and appearance of secondary sexual characteristics. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the role of hormones in the process of growing from a child into an adult.

Hormones play a crucial role in regulating the changes in the body during puberty and the development of reproductive organs. Signup and view all the answers

How do the changes in the body during adolescence indicate the onset of the reproductive phase of life?

The development of secondary sexual characteristics and hormonal changes prepare the body for reproduction. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the period of adolescence in an individual's life?

It is a unique phase where one is neither a child nor an adult, experiencing physical and emotional changes. Signup and view all the answers

How does the growth from childhood to adulthood affect a person's reproductive capabilities?

The physical and hormonal changes enable the individual to reach a stage where they can reproduce. Signup and view all the answers