AIgo NotesQuiz for:
Understanding the Female Reproductive System and Menstrual Cycle
Question 20
What key biological process sustains the corpus luteum if implantation occurs?
A.Ovulation
B.Fertilization
C.Pregnancy
D.Menstruation
Question 1
What is the duration of a typical menstrual cycle?
A.14 days
B.21 days
C.28 days
D.35 days
Question 2
What hormone spikes around day 14 of the menstrual cycle to trigger ovulation?
A.Estrogen
B.Progesterone
C.Luteinizing Hormone
D.Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Question 3
How many sperm cells do males produce per second?
A.35
B.350
C.3500
D.35000
Question 4
Which phase of the menstrual cycle involves the thickening of the endometrium in preparation for a potential pregnancy?
A.Follicular phase
B.Luteal phase
C.Ovulatory phase
D.Menstrual phase
Question 5
What is the function of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) during the menstrual cycle?
A.To increase estrogen levels
B.To prepare the uterine lining
C.To stimulate follicle growth
D.To release progesterone
Question 6
What structure releases the egg during ovulation?
A.Corpus luteum
B.Dominant follicle
C.Fimbriae
D.Endometrium
Question 7
What occurs when the progesterone level decreases after the corpus luteum degrades?
A.Ovulation
B.Menstruation
C.Implantation
D.Fertilization
Question 8
Where are luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) released from?
A.Ovary
B.Uterus
C.Pituitary gland
D.Adrenal gland
Question 9
What is the role of the fimbriae in the female reproductive system?
A.To release hormones
B.To transport the egg
C.To attract the egg into the uterine tube
D.To secrete estrogen
Question 10
During which phase does a follicle become the dominant follicle?
A.Luteal phase
B.Follicular phase
C.Ovulatory phase
D.Menstrual phase
Question 11
What happens to the corpus luteum if fertilization and implantation do not occur?
A.It becomes a zygote
B.It degrades after about 2 weeks
C.It releases sperm cells
D.It remains indefinitely
Question 12
What structure is referred to as the 'yellow body' after the egg is released?
A.Fimbriae
B.Corpus luteum
C.Uterine tube
D.Menstrual sac
Question 13
Which hormone influences an increase in libido right before ovulation?
A.Progesterone
B.Testosterone
C.Estrogen
D.Prolactin
Question 14
What is released from the ovary during ovulation?
A.Sperm
B.Egg
C.Follicle
D.Corpus luteum
Question 15
What physiological process is responsible for menstrual cramping?
A.Thickening of the endometrium
B.Uterine muscle contractions
C.Ovulation
D.Fertilization
Question 16
What initial event marks the beginning of the menstrual cycle?
A.Ovulation
B.Menopause
C.Bleeding
D.Implantation
Question 17
What can cause the release of sex hormones to affect behaviors and moods?
A.High levels of glucose
B.Large drops in hormone levels
C.Consistent hormone levels
D.Absence of all hormones
Question 18
What anatomical structure is referred to as the 'uterine tube'?
A.Cervix
B.Vagina
C.Fallopian tube
D.Ovary
Question 19
What is the role of estrogen during the menstrual cycle?
A.Increases sex drive before ovulation
B.Releases eggs from ovary
C.Thickens the uterine lining after ovulation
D.Triggers menstruation
Question 20
What key biological process sustains the corpus luteum if implantation occurs?
A.Ovulation
B.Fertilization
C.Pregnancy
D.Menstruation
Question 1
What is the duration of a typical menstrual cycle?
A.14 days
B.21 days
C.28 days
D.35 days