Understanding the Menstrual Cycle

What physical change is common in boys during puberty?

• Growth of facial hair

• Increase in breast size

• Development of wider hips

• Onset of menstruation

Which stage of the menstrual cycle involves the release of an egg?

• Menstruation

• Luteal stage

• Ovulation

• Follicular stage

What is the typical duration of a menstrual cycle?

• 60 to 70 days

• 15 to 20 days

• 21 to 36 days

• 40 to 50 days

At what age does menarche typically occur?

• Around 8 years old

• Around 12 years old

• Around 16 years old

• Around 20 years old

What is the purpose of marking the first day of bleeding on a calendar?

• To track ovulation

• To predict the next period

• To monitor hormone levels

• To calculate pregnancy chances

What is the significance of menopause?

• Start of puberty

• End of menstrual cycles

• Peak fertility period

• Beginning of ovulation

Which of the following is true about the menstrual cycle?

• It stops during puberty

• It only occurs during pregnancy

• It can vary in length each month

• It is the same length for all women

What happens if an egg is not fertilized during the menstrual cycle?

• The egg remains in the uterus

• The egg is released again

• The egg is absorbed by the body

• The uterine lining is shed

What role do hormones play in the menstrual cycle?

• They only affect men

• They regulate the cycle stages

• They stop the cycle

• They have no role

What is the first menstruation called?

• Menarche

• Menopause

• Luteal phase

• Ovulation