Midwifery Exam Practice Questions with correct answers

What is the first stage of the menstrual cycle (that lasts 4-7 days) known as? CORRECT ANSWER Menstrual Cycle What is the second stage of the menstrual cycle (lasting 8-13 days) known as? CORRECT ANSWER Follicular Phase What is the third stage of the menstrual cycle, occurring at day 14, known as? CORRECT ANSWER Ovulatory Phase What is the final stage of the menstrual cycle known as? CORRECT ANSWER Luteal Phase What occurs during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle? CORRECT ANSWER FSH causes follicle maturation in the ovary. Increased oestrogen causes the endometrium to thicken and become a nourishing environment for a potential pregnancy. Define Ovulation CORRECT ANSWER A period of heightened hormones where a dominant follicle releases an egg into a Fallopian tube. Which hormone is responsible for ovulation? CORRECT ANSWER LH (Luteinizing Hormone) What happens during the luteal