Question

In the normal menstrual cycle 

A. Blood loss during menstruation averages around 100 ml. 

B. The proliferative phase depends on oestrogen secretion. 

C. Cervical mucus becomes more fluid around the time of ovulation. 

D. Ovulation is followed by a surge in blood luteinizing hormone level. 

E. Basal body temperature is higher after ovulation.

Answer 1

A. False It varies widely but averages about 30 ml (one ounce). 

B. True This occurs in the first half of the cycle. 

C. True This mucus ‘cascade’ may facilitate sperm passage. 

D. False The LH surge precedes and initiates ovulation. 

E. True Metabolic rate is raised by progesterone.