Menstrual Cycle Quiz

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Dr Lewis Potter June 28, 2011

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Put your knowledge to the test with our menstrual cycle quiz. If you need to refresh your
knowledge, check out our guide to the menstrual cycle.

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At which stage of the uterine cycle does the menstrual phase occur?

The menstrual phase occurs at the very beginning of the uterine cycle. It only occurs if no
ovum is fertilised. The process begins with the breakdown of the corpus luteum which
therefore ceases to produce progesterone. The loss of progesterone causes vasoconstriction
of the spiral arteries supplying the functional layer of the endometrium. As a result, it
becomes necrotic and is then lost through the vagina causing the 3-5 days of bleeding.

The menstrual phase occurs at the very beginning of the uterine cycle. It only occurs if no
ovum is fertilised. The process begins with the breakdown of the corpus luteum which
therefore ceases to produce progesterone. The loss of progesterone causes vasoconstriction

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of the spiral arteries supplying the functional layer of the endometrium. As a result, it
becomes necrotic and is then lost through the vagina causing the 3-5 days of bleeding.

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In a normal 28 day menstrual cycle, when would you expect the LH surge to occur?

The LH surge usually occurs on day 12. This occurs due to oestrogen levels reaching a peak
level which stimulates large amounts of LH production. The high LH level causes the
membrane of the Graafian follicle to become thin. As a result, 24-48 hours after the LH surge
ovulation usually occurs due to the rupture of the Graafian follicle.

The LH surge usually occurs on day 12. This occurs due to oestrogen levels reaching a peak
level which stimulates large amounts of LH production. The high LH level causes the
membrane of the Graafian follicle to become thin. As a result, 24-48 hours after the LH surge
ovulation usually occurs due to the rupture of the Graafian follicle.

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Where is gonadotrophin-releasing hormone produced?

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Where are luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) produced?

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Which one of the following is the primary source of progesterone in the later stages of
pregnancy?

The corpus luteum is the primary source of progesterone at the start of pregnancy, however,
the corpus luteum breaks down eventually. So from the 8th week of pregnancy, the main
source of progesterone is the placenta.

The corpus luteum is the primary source of progesterone at the start of pregnancy, however,
the corpus luteum breaks down eventually. So from the 8th week of pregnancy, the main
source of progesterone is the placenta.

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Which hormone does the corpus luteum produce?

The corpus luteum produces progesterone which causes the endometrium to become
receptive to implantation of a blastocyst and prevents menstruation occurring.

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The corpus luteum produces progesterone which causes the endometrium to become
receptive to implantation of a blastocyst and prevents menstruation occurring.

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Which of the following are functions of luteinizing hormone (LH)?

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Which of the following statements are true regarding menstruation?

It is not uncommon for women to miss a period, however, it doesn't necessarily mean a
woman is pregnant. It can be due to a large number of other factors such as hormonal
imbalances, stress, diet, age and contraception.

It is not uncommon for women to miss a period, however, it doesn't necessarily mean a
woman is pregnant. It can be due to a large number of other factors such as hormonal
imbalances, stress, diet, age and contraception.

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Which of the following symptoms indicate that a woman is about to ovulate?

An increase in a woman's basal body temperature occurs due to the LH surge. As a result,
the rise in body temperature indicates that ovulation is likely to occur in the next 24-48 hours.
The cervical mucus also becomes thinner around the time of ovulation to allow easier
passage of sperm.

An increase in a woman's basal body temperature occurs due to the LH surge. As a result,
the rise in body temperature indicates that ovulation is likely to occur in the next 24-48 hours.
The cervical mucus also becomes thinner around the time of ovulation to allow easier
passage of sperm.

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At which stage in the uterine cycle does the secretory phase occur?

The secretory phase of the menstrual cycle begins after ovulation when the ruptured graafian
follicle develops into the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum produces progesterone which
causes the endometrium to begin secreting various substances which make the uterus more
receptive to implantation of a fertilised ovum.

The secretory phase of the menstrual cycle begins after ovulation when the ruptured graafian
follicle develops into the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum produces progesterone which
causes the endometrium to begin secreting various substances which make the uterus more
receptive to implantation of a fertilised ovum.

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Which of the following are functions of progesterone?

Progesterone is involved in many different processes during the menstrual cycle. It causes
the endometrium to become more receptive to implantation of a fertilised ovum. It also
inhibits the production of LH and FSH via negative feedback.

Progesterone is involved in many different processes during the menstrual cycle. It causes
the endometrium to become more receptive to implantation of a fertilised ovum. It also
inhibits the production of LH and FSH via negative feedback.

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At which stage in the uterine cycle does the proliferative phase occur?

The proliferative phase begins immediately after the menstrual phase and involves increased
levels of oestrogen driving repair and growth of the functional endometrial layer.

The proliferative phase begins immediately after the menstrual phase and involves increased
levels of oestrogen driving repair and growth of the functional endometrial layer.

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Which of the following are effects of increased levels of oestrogen in the follicular phase of
the menstrual cycle?

In the follicular phase oestrogen functions to increase the probability of successful

fertilisation. As a result, it causes the mucus of the cervix to become much thinner allowing
easier passage of sperm. It also causes thickening of the endometrium to increase chances
of successful implantation of a blastocyst.

In the follicular phase oestrogen functions to increase the probability of successful

fertilisation. As a result, it causes the mucus of the cervix to become much thinner allowing
easier passage of sperm. It also causes thickening of the endometrium to increase chances
of successful implantation of a blastocyst.

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At which point in the menstrual cycle is a woman most fertile?

The most fertile period of the menstrual cycle is from 5 days before ovulation to 1-2 days
after. Couples often use this knowledge to increase their chances of conception.

The most fertile period of the menstrual cycle is from 5 days before ovulation to 1-2 days
after. Couples often use this knowledge to increase their chances of conception.

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