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What is the average length of the menstrual cycle?
What is the average length of the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone stimulates egg maturation in the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone stimulates egg maturation in the menstrual cycle?
What happens on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
What happens on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone causes ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone causes ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
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What role does progesterone play in the menstrual cycle?
What role does progesterone play in the menstrual cycle?
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What is the primary purpose of the menstrual cycle?
What is the primary purpose of the menstrual cycle?
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Which hormone is primarily responsible for the thickening of the uterus lining during the menstrual cycle?
Which hormone is primarily responsible for the thickening of the uterus lining during the menstrual cycle?
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What is the typical age range for the menstrual cycle to occur?
What is the typical age range for the menstrual cycle to occur?
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How many hormones are described as controlling the menstrual cycle in the text?
How many hormones are described as controlling the menstrual cycle in the text?
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Which of the following is NOT a typical product used during menstruation?
Which of the following is NOT a typical product used during menstruation?
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Study Notes
- Menstrual cycle is the body's preparation for pregnancy each month, starting at puberty and continuing until around 45-55 years old.
- The cycle is 28 days long, with the egg maturing in the ovaries and the uterus lining thickening for a potential fertilized egg.
- Ovulation occurs on day 14 when one egg is released into the oviduct; if not fertilized, the uterus lining breaks down, leading to menstruation.
- Menstruation involves blood coming out through the vagina, requiring the use of sanitary products like pads, tampons, or menstrual cups.
- Four hormones control the menstrual cycle: FSH stimulates egg maturation, estrogen develops the uterus lining, LH causes ovulation, and progesterone maintains the uterine lining post-ovulation.
- FSH levels are high at the start of the cycle to mature eggs, drop as estrogen rises to prevent excessive egg maturation, and rise again around day 25.
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Test your knowledge on the menstrual cycle, including the process of egg maturation, ovulation, menstruation, and the role of hormones like FSH, estrogen, LH, and progesterone.
