Midwifery Exam Practice Questions and Answers 100% Accurate(graded A)

What is the first stage of the menstrual cycle (that lasts 4-7 days) known as? - ANSWER-Menstrual Cycle What is the second stage of the menstrual cycle (lasting 8-13 days) known as? - ANSWER-Follicular Phase What is the third stage of the menstrual cycle, occurring at day 14, known as? - ANSWER-Ovulatory Phase What is the final stage of the menstrual cycle known as? - ANSWER-Luteal Phase What occurs during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle? - 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 - ANSWER-A period of heightened hormones where a dominant follicle releases an egg into a Fallopian tube. Which hormone is responsible for ovulation? - ANSWER-LH (Luteinizing Hormone) What happens during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle? - ANSWER-Oestrogen decreases, progesterone increases due to the corpus luteum. What happens during the menstrual phase of the menstrual cycle? - ANSWER-Oestrogen and progesterone decrease and the endometrial lining is shed. How long is an egg viable for following ovulation? - ANSWER-1 day What happens if an egg is not fertilised? - ANSWER-Progesterone decreases, corpus luteum is reabsorbed and FSH causes new follicles to start maturing. Define capacitation - ANSWER-The protective covering of the acrosome of the sperm is removed. What sort of reaction begins when a sperm comes into contact with an egg? - ANSWER-Cortical reaction - cortical granules block any other sperm from entering the egg