The Menstrual Cycle
A Grade 6 science worksheet covering the basics of the human menstrual cycle, including its phases and key terms.
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The Menstrual Cycle
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. The menstrual cycle is a series of changes a woman's body goes through each month in preparation for a possible .
2. The shedding of the uterine lining is called .
3. The release of an egg from the ovary is known as .
4. Hormones like estrogen and progesterone control the different phases of the cycle.
5. Approximately how long does one menstrual cycle typically last?
7 days
14 days
28 days
40 days
6. Ovulation happens at the very beginning of the menstrual cycle.
True
False
7. What is the main purpose of the menstrual cycle in a female body?