The Female Reproductive System

• Female egg production is cyclical, while male gamete production is continuous.
• The menstrual cycle in human females lasts approximately 28 days and involves changes in the reproductive system.
• The menstrual cycle can be divided into four phases.
• The menstrual cycle involves the ovaries and uterus, regulated by pituitary gonadotropins.
• Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the development of primary follicles in females.
• Only one follicle continues to grow while the rest break down by follicle atresia.
• FSH also stimulates estrogen production in the ovary, which stimulates the endometrium and inhibits FSH secretion from the pituitary gland.
• Luteinizing hormone (LH) induces ovulation - the release of the egg from the follicle.
• After ovulation, the follicle cells form the corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone.
• Progesterone develops the endometrium and prepares it for the implantation of the zygote.

Test your knowledge of the menstrual cycle with this informative quiz! From the phases of the cycle to the roles of FSH and LH, this quiz covers all the key points of female reproductive biology. See if you can identify the various stages of egg production and understand the hormonal changes that regulate the reproductive system. With this quiz, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the complex and fascinating process of menstruation.