In the menstrual cycle, the ___ releases an __
every __
Each time an egg is released, the___
must prepare itself for a
fertilized egg.
A thick lining full of ___
slowly develops. If the egg is fertilized by the ___
it passes into the ___
and attaches itself to the
wall. If the ovum
is not fertilized, it passes out of the uterus. The uterus lining will begin to break down and exit through
the vagina. This process is called ___
otherwise known as a "
The menstrual cycle allows the uterus to grow a fresh lining every time a(n) ___
is
released to provide fresh and healthy conditions for the growing embryo.

Word Bank: Drag the words to the blank to complete the steps of the menstrual cycle.
menstrual cycle
egg
sperm
period
uterus
cervix
uterus
blood and tissue
28 days
14 days
ovary
fertilized
menstruation
egg