The Menstrual Cycle

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following is the purpose of a menstrual cycle?

To regulate hormone levels
To prepare for fertilization
To bring an ovum to maturity
To renew the uterine tissue bed (correct)

At what age can menarche occur?

12 years
15 years
9 years (correct)
6 years

When should health teaching information on menstruation be introduced?

Kindergarten
Third grade
First grade
Fourth grade (correct)

What is the average length of menstrual flow?

4 to 6 days (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the average length of a menstrual cycle?

28 days (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of a menstrual cycle?

The purpose of a menstrual cycle is to bring an ovum to maturity and renew a uterine tissue bed that will be necessary for the ova’s growth should it be fertilized. Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to provide health teaching information on menstruation?

It is important to provide health teaching information on menstruation to both school-age children and their parents to prepare them for the important internal function it represents. Signup and view all the answers

Is it normal for menstrual cycles to vary in length?

Yes, it is normal for menstrual cycles to vary in length, with some being as short as 23 days or as long as 35 days. Signup and view all the answers

What is the average length of a menstrual cycle?

The average length of a menstrual cycle is 28 days (from the beginning of one menstrual flow to the beginning of the next). Signup and view all the answers