Human reproduction - JSS1 Basic science Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What is menstruation?
Release of an egg from the ovary
Shedding of the uterine lining
Implantation of the embryo in the uterus
When does ovulation typically occur?
At the beginning of the menstrual cycle
Around the middle of the menstrual cycle
Towards the end of the menstrual cycle
What happens during fertilization?
Shedding of the uterine lining
Combination of a sperm cell and an egg cell
Release of an egg from the ovary
Where does fertilization usually take place?
Uterus
Fallopian tube
Ovary
How often does menstruation occur?
Every day
Every week
Monthly
What marks the beginning of pregnancy?
Menstruation
Ovulation
Fertilization
What is the most fertile time in a woman's cycle?
During menstruation
Before ovulation
After ovulation
What triggers the shedding of the uterine lining?
Fertilization
Hormonal changes
Implantation
Where does the egg travel to after ovulation?
Uterus
Ovary
Fallopian tube
What happens to the uterine lining if fertilization occurs?
It sheds
It thickens
It remains unchanged