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The Figure shows how the thickness of the uterus lining changes during a 28-day menstrual cycle.

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Graph showing how the thickness of the uterus lining changes during a 28-day menstrual cycle, with stages W, X and Z.

a.

Name the process that takes place during stage W.

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b.

Give the day on which ovulation is most likely to take place.

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c.

Name the hormone that causes the uterus lining to become thicker during stage X.

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d.

Name the organ that releases an egg at ovulation.

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e.

Give one reason why the uterus lining becomes thicker during the menstrual cycle.

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7.2 Reproductive hormones Questions

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90 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Biology 7.2 Reproductive hormones, covering 7.2.1 Stages of the menstrual cycle, 7.2.2 Hormonal control of the menstrual cycle, 7.2.3 Hormonal contraception, 7.2.4 Evaluating contraception methods, and 7.2.5 Hormones in Assisted Reproductive Technology. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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