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Question 8

The graph shows the changes in progesterone concentration in the blood plasma of a healthy female over a typical 28-day menstrual cycle.

Progesterone levels over a 28-day cycle

Calculate the mean rate of increase in progesterone concentration between day 14 and day 20.

1.8 nmol L−1 day−11.8\text{ nmol L}^{-1}\text{ day}^{-1}1.8 nmol L−1 day−1

6.0 nmol L−1 day−16.0\text{ nmol L}^{-1}\text{ day}^{-1}6.0 nmol L−1 day−1

6.3 nmol L−1 day−16.3\text{ nmol L}^{-1}\text{ day}^{-1}6.3 nmol L−1 day−1

36.0 nmol L−1 day−136.0\text{ nmol L}^{-1}\text{ day}^{-1}36.0 nmol L−1 day−1

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