An investigation measures the concentrations of progesterone, FSH and LH in samples collected during the second half of a menstrual cycle.
Which combination of results would be expected while the empty follicle is maintaining the lining of the uterus?
Progesterone concentration is high; FSH and LH concentrations are both high.
Progesterone concentration is low; FSH and LH concentrations are both low.
Progesterone concentration is low; FSH and LH concentrations are both high.
Progesterone concentration is high; FSH and LH concentrations are both low.
85 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 5.3 Hormonal coordination in humans, covering 5.3.1 Human endocrine system, 5.3.2 Control of blood glucose concentration, 5.3.3 Maintaining water and nitrogen balance in the body, 5.3.4 Hormones in human reproduction, 5.3.5 Contraception, 5.3.6 The use of hormones to treat infertility (HT only), and 5.3.7 Negative feedback (HT only). Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.