Free Menstrual Cycle MCQs with Answers
49 Menstrual Cycle MCQs from Biology, each with the correct answer and a written explanation of why it is correct. Free and unlimited, with no account needed.
The menstrual cycle covers the coordinated changes in the ovaries and uterus, including menstruation, follicular growth, ovulation and corpus luteum formation. It links follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, oestrogen and progesterone with endometrial changes, and distinguishes the ovarian cycle from the uterine cycle and the hormonal events of pregnancy.
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- A. Menopause starts
- B. FSH secretion is increased
- C. Corpus luteum degenerates
- D. Progesterone secretion is increased
Explanation: Explanation:If fertilization does not take place corpus luteum degenerates and progesterone levels decrease leading to menstruation and…
Correct answer: Corpus luteum degenerates- A. LH → FSH → Estrogen → Progesterone
- B. FSH → LH → Progesterone → Estrogen
- C. FSH → Estrogen → Progesterone → LH
- D. FSH → Estrogen → LH → Progesterone
Explanation: [A] FSH is produced in the start in menstrual cycle not LH[B] FSH stimulates the production of Estrogen[C] LH is produced first before…
Correct answer: FSH → Estrogen → LH → Progesterone- A. Ethylene
- B. Gonadotrophins
- C. Auxins
- D. Gibberellins
Explanation: Gonadotrophin hormones include FSH and LH, which are released by the pituitary gland under the influence of the hypothalamus.
Correct answer: Gonadotrophins- A. Somatotropin
- B. Luteinizing Hormone
- C. Testosterone
- D. Spermatogonium
Explanation: LH works with FSH to stimulate estrogen secretion and the rupture of mature follicles to release an egg or ovum.
Correct answer: Luteinizing Hormone- A. Uterus, posterior pituitary
- B. Ovaries, uterus
- C. Uterus, anterior pituitary
- D. Ovaries, hypothalamus
Explanation: Uterus: Estrogen enhances and maintains the mucous membrane that lines the uterus.
Correct answer: Uterus, anterior pituitary- A. Only by inhibition of Luteinizing Hormone.
- B. Inhibition of FSH & stimulation of LH.
- C. Inhibition of LH & stimulation of FSH.
- D. Inhibition of both FSH & LH.
Explanation: Luteinizing Hormone is the one which stimulates the ovulation of the follicle.
Correct answer: Only by inhibition of Luteinizing Hormone.- A. Estrogen
- B. Progesterone
- C. Luteinizing hormone
- D. Follicle stimulating hormone
Explanation: Option A, estrogen, is the hormone that causes the development and thickening of the endometrial lining.Option B, progesterone, is the…
Correct answer: Luteinizing hormone- A. Uterus
- B. Ovaries
- C. Graffian follicles
- D. Urinary bladder
Explanation: In women, FSH helps manage the menstrual cycle and stimulates the ovaries to produce eggs.
Correct answer: Graffian follicles- A. 6-8 days
- B. 9-15 days
- C. 16-22 days
- D. 22-28 days
Explanation: This is generally considered the fertile window in the menstrual cycle.
Correct answer: 9-15 days