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7.2 Reproductive hormones

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Oestrogen and progesterone are two hormones that control the menstrual cycle.

a.

Name the organ that produces oestrogen.

[1]
b.

Describe the role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle.

[2]
c.

When a woman becomes pregnant, menstruation stops.

Explain why.

[2]
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7.2 Reproductive hormones Questions

  1. GCSE
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  3. /7.2 Reproductive hormones

48 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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