11/12 Menstrual Cycle Practice Quiz
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10 questions
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The specific event in a persons menstrual cycle that is associated with increased fertility or a strong ability to become pregnant is known as...
The specific event in a persons menstrual cycle that is associated with increased fertility or a strong ability to become pregnant is known as...
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A pregnancy test will detect the hormone HCG in a persons urine. An ovulation test will detect the hormone ________ in a persons urine.
A pregnancy test will detect the hormone HCG in a persons urine. An ovulation test will detect the hormone ________ in a persons urine.
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Most doctors or scientist will say that the menstrual CYCLE "starts" the first day of a persons period because...
Most doctors or scientist will say that the menstrual CYCLE "starts" the first day of a persons period because...
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During the follicular phase, the dominate follicle will release _____ which prevents other follicles from growing
During the follicular phase, the dominate follicle will release _____ which prevents other follicles from growing
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Immediately after a person is finished having their period, they enter the _______ phase
Immediately after a person is finished having their period, they enter the _______ phase
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If high levels of LH (luteinizing hormone) are detected in a person, through either a blood or urine test, it would indicate that this person's ovarian follicle is ready to explode and release an _______
If high levels of LH (luteinizing hormone) are detected in a person, through either a blood or urine test, it would indicate that this person's ovarian follicle is ready to explode and release an _______
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When estrogen and progesterone levels drop, the process of _____ has begun to occur
When estrogen and progesterone levels drop, the process of _____ has begun to occur
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If fertilization has occurred, the implanted embryo will release various pregnancy related hormones. These hormones work to sustain the __________.
If fertilization has occurred, the implanted embryo will release various pregnancy related hormones. These hormones work to sustain the __________.
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Towards the "end" of the menstrual cycle, a person's uterine lining will begin to shed. This is known as a person's
Towards the "end" of the menstrual cycle, a person's uterine lining will begin to shed. This is known as a person's
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Both LH and FSH are hormones that come from ________
Both LH and FSH are hormones that come from ________