The diagram shows the 28 days of the human female menstrual cycle - Junior Cycle Science - Question d - 2015
Question d
The diagram shows the 28 days of the human female menstrual cycle.
(i) What is meant by the fertile period of the menstrual cycle?
(ii) During what range of days (... show full transcript
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Step 1
What is meant by the fertile period of the menstrual cycle?
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The fertile period refers to the time during the menstrual cycle when the female has the highest chance of conceiving or becoming pregnant. This typically includes the days leading up to and including ovulation when a mature egg is released from the ovary. Fertilization can occur within a short window of time, usually about 5 days before ovulation until a day after.
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During what range of days (between 1 and 28) is menstruation most likely to occur?
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Menstruation is most likely to occur between days 1 and 5 of the menstrual cycle. This is generally when the uterine lining is shed if fertilization has not occurred.
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