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Learning Area SCIENCE Grade Level 10

Quarter THIRD Date

I. LESSON TITLE FEEDBACK MECHANISMS INVOLVED IN REGULATING

PROCESSES IN THE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
II. MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING Describe the feedback mechanisms involved in regulating processes in the
COMPETENCIES (MELCs) female reproductive system (e.g. menstrual cycle)
III. CONTENT/CORE CONTENT Female Cycles
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IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe
A. Introduction Day 1
The menstrual cycle is the monthly series of changes a woman's body
goes through in preparation for the possibility of pregnancy. Each month, one
of the ovaries releases an egg — a process called ovulation. At the same
time, hormonal changes prepare the uterus for possible pregnancy.

B. Development Day 2 A. MENSTRUAL CYCLE

Here are important events during the menstrual cycle:

1. The pituitary gland controls and starts the cycle.

2. The pituitary gland releases hormones that cause the egg in the ovary to
mature. The luteinizing hormone (LH) initiates the maturation of the follicles,
converts ruptured follicles into corpus luteum and causes the secretion of
progesterone. The follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) assists in the maturation
of the follicles and causes the secretion of estrogen from the follicles.
3. Meanwhile, the ovary itself releases a hormone called estrogen, which
causes the uterine lining to increase in thickness. The uterine lining becomes
thicker so that the fertilized egg can attach to it.
4. The ovary releases an egg on day 14. Assume that no sperm is present.
5. The egg moves through the oviduct and enters the uterus.
6. Meanwhile the uterine lining continues to thicken.
7. The egg has not been fertilized, therefore, it will not attach to the uterus.
8. The thick uterine lining is no longer necessary, so the cells of the
thickened uterine lining break off and leave the vagina. The unfertilized
egg is lost and some blood is lost too. This loss of cells from the uterine
lining, blood, and egg is called menstruation.
9. After menstruation, the cycle starts again.

To know more about Menstrual Cycle, see this link to Vios Fertility Institute
https://viosfertility.com/blog/the-menstrual-cycle

Figure 1: Diagram showing the different phases of Menstrual cycle and the
changes occurring in uterus, Pituitary & Ovarian hormones
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IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe

B. FEEDBACK MECHANISM
A feedback mechanism is the process through which the level of one
substance influences the level of another substance. A negative feedback
affects the production of hormones in the menstrual cycle. High levels of one
hormone may inhibit the production of another hormone.

Figure 2. Negative feedback mechanisms in the menstrual cycle

(source: DepEd G10 Science Learner’s Material)
Feedback mechanisms in menstrual cycle:
1. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates the ovaries to release
estrogen. High levels of estrogen then prevent the further production of FSH.
2. Estrogen also stimulates the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) from the
pituitary gland, which in turn controls the production of progesterone. High
levels of progesterone then inhibit the further release of LH.
C. Engagement Day 3 Mark My Calendar

Objective:
Describe the feedback mechanisms involved in regulating
processes in the female reproductive system.

Materials:
• copy of unsequenced events in menstrual cycle.
• Pencil and paper
Procedure:
1. Study the numbered diagrams/pictures of unsequenced events in
menstrual cycle below.

2. Use a separate paper and copy the table below as guide in

arranging the events based on its correct sequence. Write the
number only of the diagrams/pictures based on its corresponding
stages/ events.
Follicular Stage
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IV. LEARNING PHASES Learning Activities
Timeframe

Ovulation

Luteal Stage

Menstruation

Pregnancy

D. Assimilation Day 4 Essay

Explain why there is a high level of estrogen and progesterone once in every
28-day uterine cycle of a female.
 The learner communicates the explanation of their personal
assessment as indicated in the Learner’s Assessment Card.
 The learner, in their notebook, will write their personal insights about
the lesson using the prompts below.
I understand that ___________________.
I realize that ________________________.
I need to learn more about __________.
Prepared by: Hedwig Precious S. Gofredo Checked By: Nicanor O. Reyes II
Job S. Zape, Jr.

REFERENCE
DepEd G10 Science Learner’s Material pages 251-254

Personal Assessment on Learner’s Level of Performance

Using the symbols below, choose one which best describes your experience in working on each given task. Draw it in the
column for Level of Performance (LP). Be guided by the descriptions below.
- I was able to do/perform the task without any difficulty. The task helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
- I was able to do/perform the task. It was quite challenging but it still helped me in understanding the target content/lesson.
- I was not able to do/perform the task. It was extremely difficult. I need additional enrichment activities to be able to
do/perform this task.
Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP Learning Task LP
Number 1 Number 3 Number 5 Number 7
Number 2 Number 4 Number 6 Number 8