Menstrual cycle and its hormones — practice questions

Question 1 · difficulty L1 · recall

Which event is most directly triggered by the mid-cycle surge of luteinising hormone?

• A. Parturition
• B. Menstruation
• C. Implantation
• D. Ovulation

Question 2 · difficulty L2 · understanding

The first menstruation is called :

• A. Diapause
• B. Ovulation
• C. Menopause
• D. Menarche

Question 3 · difficulty L2 · understanding

Which ovarian structure secretes large amounts of progesterone after ovulation?

• A. Corpus luteum
• B. Primary follicle
• C. Fimbria
• D. Endometrium

Question 4 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: During menstrual cycle, the ovulation takes place approximately on 14th day. Reason R: Rapid secretion of LH in the middle of menstrual cycle induces rupture of Graafian follicle and thereby the release of ovum. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.

• A. A is correct but R is not correct.
• B. A is not correct but R is correct.
• C. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
• D. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.

Question 5 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Which of the following statements are correct regarding female reproductive cycle? A. In non-primate mammals cyclical changes during reproduction are called oestrus cycle. B. First menstrual cycle begins at puberty and is called menopause. C. Lack of menstruation may be indicative of pregnancy. D. Cyclic menstruation extends between menarche and menopause. Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

• A. A and B only
• B. A, B and C only
• C. A, C and D only
• D. A and D only

Question 6 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Which of the following hormone levels will cause release of ovum (ovulation) from the graffian follicle?

• A. Low concentration of FSH
• B. High concentration of Progesterone
• C. Low concentration of LH
• D. High concentration of Estrogen

Question 7 · difficulty L3 · application

If fertilisation does not occur, degeneration of the corpus luteum causes a fall in progesterone. What follows?

• A. A permanent rise in hCG
• B. Breakdown and shedding of the endometrium
• C. Immediate implantation
• D. Continued maintenance of the endometrium indefinitely

Question 8 · difficulty L4 · analysis

During the follicular phase, rising estrogen from the developing follicle promotes repair of the endometrium. Which phase of the uterine cycle does this correspond to?

• A. Menstrual shedding only
• B. Secretory phase
• C. Proliferative phase
• D. Parturition phase