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What is the menstrual cycle?
Lesson Review
Circle the term that best completes each statement.
1. The changes that occur monthly in the female reproductive system are called the
(menstrual / ovulation) cycle.
2. The release of a mature egg from the ovary is called (menstruation / ovulation).
3. The process by which blood and tissue from the lining of the uterus break apart and leave the body
is called (menstruation / ovulation).
4. When a female is born, her body contains (all / none) of the eggs she will have in her lifetime.
5. The menstrual cycle occurs about every (28 / 48) days.
6. When a mature egg leaves the ovary, it enters the (cervix / oviduct).
7. For most females, the menstrual cycle continues until about age (30 / 50).
8. The menstrual cycle is triggered by the release of (eggs / hormones) in the female reproductive
system.
Skill Challenge
Skill: sequencing
Place the stages of the menstrual cycle in the correct order beginning with
menstruation, by numbering 1 through 5 in the spaces provided.
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Answer Key
What is the menstrual cycle?
Lesson Review
1. menstrual 2. ovulation 3. menstruation
5. 28 6. oviduct 7. 50 8. hormones
Skill Challenge
A. 3 B. 1 C. 5 D. 2 E. 4
4. all
Concepts and Challenges in Life Science, Teacher’s Resources CD-ROM
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Reproduction and Development