Question 1: Which organ is responsible for secreting Gonadotropin Releasing Hormones

(GnRH), initiating the menstrual cycle?

A) Ovaries

B) Anterior Pituitary Gland

C) Hypothalamus

D) Uterus

Question 2: What is the primary function of the anterior pituitary gland in the menstrual cycle?

A) Producing estrogen

B) Regulating ovulation

C) Releasing Gonadotropin Releasing Hormones (GnRH)

D) Releasing FSH and LH hormones

Question 3: What is the role of estrogen in the menstrual cycle?

A) Inhibiting follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

B) Promoting fat deposition in subcutaneous tissues

C) Stimulating the growth of the uterus

D) All of the above

Question 4: Which hormone is responsible for promoting ovulation?

A) FSH

B) Estrogen

C) Luteinizing hormone (LH)

D) Progesterone
Question 5: What is the function of the corpus luteum in the menstrual cycle?

A) Producing estrogen

B) Promoting menstruation

C) Producing progesterone

D) Initiating the secretory phase

Question 6: What triggers the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the menstrual cycle?

A) High estrogen and high progesterone levels

B) Low estrogen and high progesterone levels

C) High estrogen and low progesterone levels

D) Low estrogen and low progesterone levels

Question 7: Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the shedding of the
endometrial lining?

A) Proliferative phase

B) Secretory phase

C) Menstrual phase

D) Ischemic phase

Question 8: What is the primary purpose of the menstrual cycle?

A) Preparing the body for pregnancy

B) Promoting weight gain

C) Regulating body temperature

D) Preventing pregnancy
Question 9: What is the average age at which menarche (first menstruation) occurs?

A) 9 to 17 years old

B) 18 to 20 years old

C) 21 to 25 years old

D) 26 to 30 years old

Question 10: Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by a surge in progesterone
levels and preparation for implantation?

A) Menstrual phase

B) Proliferative phase

C) Secretory phase

D) Ischemic phase

Question 11: Which hormone is produced by the hypothalamus and stimulates the anterior
pituitary gland to release FSH and LH?

A) Progesterone

B) Estrogen

C) Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

D) Luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 12: What is the term for the first menstruation, signifying the end of puberty and the
start of the reproductive years?

A) Ovulation

B) Menopause

C) Menstrual phase

D) Menarche
Question 13: Which of the following is NOT one of the effects of estrogen in the menstrual
cycle?

A) Inhibition of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)

B) Development of secondary sexual characteristics

C) Growth of the prostate gland

D) Stimulation of breast development

Question 14: What is the name of the female gonads?

A) Ovaries

B) Uterus

C) Hypothalamus

D) Fallopian tubes

Question 15: During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation typically occur?

A) Menstrual phase

B) Proliferative phase

C) Secretory phase

D) Ischemic phase

Question 16: What is the primary role of the hypothalamus in the menstrual cycle?

A) Producing estrogen

B) Initiating the menstrual cycle

C) Stimulating ovulation

D) Regulating body temperature

Question 17: What is the function of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) in the menstrual cycle?

A) Stimulating development of the Graafian follicle

B) Promoting menstruation

C) Initiating the secretory phase

D) Inhibiting ovulation

Question 18: What is the term for the phase of the menstrual cycle when the endometrium
becomes highly vascular and nutrient-rich in preparation for implantation?

A) Proliferative phase

B) Menstrual phase

C) Secretory phase

D) Ischemic phase

Question 19: Which hormone is responsible for the thickening of the endometrial lining?

A) Progesterone

B) Estrogen

C) Luteinizing hormone (LH)

D) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 20: What is the name of the structure that is formed from the Graafian follicle after
ovulation?

A) Corpus albicans

B) Corpus luteum

C) Corpus callosum
D) Corpus cavernosum

Question 21: Which hormone promotes the growth of the vagina and uterus in the menstrual
cycle?

A) Estrogen

B) Progesterone

C) Luteinizing hormone (LH)

D) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 22: What triggers the release of Follicle Stimulating Hormone Releasing Factor
(FSHRF) from the hypothalamus?

A) High estrogen levels

B) Low progesterone levels

C) Low estrogen levels

D) High progesterone levels

Question 23: Which hormone is responsible for the production of thin, transparent, highly
stretchable mucus in the menstrual cycle?

A) Estrogen

B) Progesterone

C) Luteinizing hormone (LH)

D) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 24: What is the function of Progesterone in the menstrual cycle?

A) Promoting fat deposition

B) Relaxing uterine muscles

C) Inhibiting breast development

D) Stimulating ovulation

Question 25: Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the highest level of
Progesterone?

A) Menstrual phase

B) Proliferative phase

C) Secretory phase

D) Ischemic phase

Question 26: Which hormone is produced by the corpus luteum?

A) Estrogen

B) Progesterone

C) Luteinizing hormone (LH)

D) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Question 27: What triggers the regression of the corpus luteum in the menstrual cycle?

A) High estrogen levels

B) High progesterone levels

C) Low estrogen levels

D) Low progesterone levels

Question 28: Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the shedding of the
superficial layer of the endometrium?

A) Proliferative phase
B) Menstrual phase

C) Secretory phase

D) Ischemic phase

Question 29: How much blood loss typically occurs during menstruation?

A) 10-20 ml

B) 30-80 ml

C) 100-150 ml

D) 200-250 ml

Question 30: Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the restoration of the
endometrial thickness?

A) Proliferative phase

B) Menstrual phase

C) Secretory phase

D) Ischemic phase

Question 31: What is the name of the phase that signals the beginning of another menstrual
cycle and is characterized by the regression of the corpus luteum?

A) Proliferative phase

B) Menstrual phase

C) Secretory phase

D) Ischemic phase

Question 32: Which cells from the theca migrate towards the granulosa in the Graafian follicle
after ovulation?
A) K cells

B) Leydig cells

C) Sertoli cells

D) Ova

Question 33: What is the yellowish fluid produced by the corpus luteum called?

A) Estrogen

B) Progesterone

C) Lutein

D) GnRH

Question 34: What is the term for the structure formed by the corpus luteum after regression?

A) Corpus albicans

B) Corpus luteum

C) Corpus callosum

D) Corpus cavernosum

Question 35: Which hormone prolongs the life of the corpus luteum if fertilization occurs?

A) Estrogen

B) Progesterone

C) Luteinizing hormone (LH)

D) Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

Question 36: How long does the corpus luteum typically last if fertilization does not occur?

A) 1-2 days
B) 3-4 days

C) 5-6 days

D) 7-8 days

Question 37: What is the term for the lower abdominal pain felt at the side of the ovary that
released the ovum?

A) Mittelschmerz

B) Spinnbarkheit

C) Menstrual cramps

D) Dysmenorrhea

Question 38: What is the term for the cervical mucus characterized by its thin, watery,
transparent, and highly stretchable nature?

A) Mittelschmerz

B) Spinnbarkheit

C) Menstrual cramps

D) Dysmenorrhea

Question 39: What is the primary reason for increased basal body temperature after ovulation?

A) Rise in progesterone levels

B) Decrease in estrogen levels

C) Rise in estrogen levels

D) Decrease in progesterone levels

Question 40: What is the peak blood level of luteinizing hormone (LH) used to predict in some
women?
A) Ovulation

B) Menstruation

C) Pregnancy

D) Secretory phase

Question 41: Which phase of the menstrual cycle extends from the first day of menstruation until
ovulation?

A) Menstrual phase

B) Proliferative phase

C) Secretory phase

D) Ischemic phase

Question 42: Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by a fixed duration of 14
days?

A) Menstrual phase

B) Proliferative phase

C) Secretory phase

D) Ischemic phase

Question 43: What is the term for the immature follicles inside the ovary that contain immature
ova?

A) Graafian follicles

B) Corpus luteum

C) Primordial follicles

D) Follicular fluid
Question 44: Which structure is formed from the numerous developing primordial follicles, with
only one reaching full maturity to release the ovum?

A) Graafian follicle

B) Corpus luteum

C) Primordial follicle

D) Follicular fluid

Question 45: What is the term for the phase of the menstrual cycle when the Graafian follicle
ruptures and releases the ovum?

A) Menstrual phase

B) Proliferative phase

C) Secretory phase

D) Ischemic phase

Question 46: What is the term for the lower abdominal pain felt at the side of the ovary that
released the ovum?

A) Mittelschmerz

B) Spinnbarkheit

C) Menstrual cramps

D) Dysmenorrhea

Question 47: What is the term for the cervical mucus characterized by its thin, watery,
transparent, and highly stretchable nature?

A) Mittelschmerz

B) Spinnbarkheit

C) Menstrual cramps
D) Dysmenorrhea

Question 48: What is the primary reason for increased basal body temperature after ovulation?

A) Rise in progesterone levels

B) Decrease in estrogen levels

C) Rise in estrogen levels

D) Decrease in progesterone levels

Question 49: What is the peak blood level of luteinizing hormone (LH) used to predict in some
women?

A) Ovulation

B) Menstruation

C) Pregnancy

D) Secretory phase

Question 50: Which phase of the menstrual cycle extends from the first day of menstruation until
ovulation?

A) Menstrual phase

B) Proliferative phase

C) Secretory phase

D) Ischemic phase

Answers:

C) Hypothalamus

D) Releasing FSH and LH hormones

D) All of the above

C) Luteinizing hormone (LH)

C) Producing progesterone

C) High estrogen and low progesterone levels

C) Menstrual phase

A) Preparing the body for pregnancy

A) 9 to 17 years old

C) Secretory phase

C) Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

D) Menarche

C) Growth of the prostate gland

A) Ovaries

B) Proliferative phase

B) Initiating the menstrual cycle

A) Stimulating development of the Graafian follicle

C) Secretory phase

B) Estrogen

B) Corpus luteum

A) Estrogen

C) Low estrogen levels

A) Estrogen

B) Relaxing uterine muscles

C) Secretory phase

B) Progesterone

D) Low progesterone levels

B) Menstrual phase

B) 30-80 ml

A) Proliferative phase

D) Ischemic phase
A) K cells

C) Lutein

A) Corpus albicans

D) Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)

D) 7-8 days

A) Mittelschmerz

B) Spinnbarkheit

A) Rise in progesterone levels

A) Ovulation

B) Proliferative phase

C) Secretory phase

C) Primordial follicles

A) Graafian follicle

A) Menstrual phase

A) Mittelschmerz

B) Spinnbarkheit

A) Rise in progesterone levels

A) Ovulation

B) Proliferative phase