Worksheet 1

 

Menstrual Cycle

Lesson Review

·         days 1-7

·         days 8-13

·         day 14

·         days15-28

The statements below describe the different stages of the menstrual cycle. Match up the correct statement to the correct stage in the menstrual cycle above.

	Egg maturation The egg cell starts to mature  in the ovary.  The uterus lining builds up		Most fertile time The egg cell is swept along the  oviduct towards the uterus
	Menstruation (period) The lining of the uterus  breaks apart and passes out of  the vagina, with blood		Ovulation The egg cell is released from the  ovary

Then answer the following questions: -

1. What happens to the menstrual cycle if an egg cell is fertilised between day 15 and 28?

2. What does fertile mean?

 

3. If a woman was to have her period, starting 6^th November, when would be the next likely date that she would have her period?