Menstrual and Puberty

What is puberty?

A period in which adolescents start to develop secondary sexual characteristics, triggered by reproductive organs.

What hormone is responsible for facial hair growth in men?

Testosterone, produced in the testes.

What hormones trigger development in women?

estrogen and progesterone, produced in the ovaries.

What happens to an egg after ovulation?

It is transported along one of the fallopian tubes to the uterus.

What occurs if the egg is fertilized?

It implants into the uterus lining.

What happens to the egg if it is not fertilized?

It breaks down and passes out of the body.

What is the average menstrual cycle length?

28 days.

What does the red representation signify in the menstrual cycle?

The thickness of the uterus wall.

What hormone stimulates the uterus lining to grow?

estrogen.

What is the role of progesterone in pregnancy?

It increases during stage 4 and maintains the lining of the uterus.

What hormone does progesterone inhibit/prohibit?

Both LH (Luteinising hormone) and FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone).

What gland initiates the menstrual cycle?

Pituitary gland.

What does FSH signal?

The maturation of one of the eggs in the ovaries.

What does inhibit mean in the context of FSH being inhibited by estrogen?

To stop the release of.

How many days before the start of the next period does ovulation occur?

10-16 days.

How long does an egg remain viable for fertilization?

Around 24 hours.

What hormone is responsible for thickening the uterine lining?

Progesterone.

What occurs when an egg cell is not fertilized each month?

The lining of the uterus sheds, forming the period.

Is it normal for a woman's period to change in length and duration?

Yes, it is normal throughout their lives.

What are found inside the ovaries?

Millions of follicles that each contain an oocyte.

What are the two possible outcomes at the end of a typical menstrual cycle?

1. Pregnancy 2) Period.