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7.2 Reproductive hormones

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Question 31
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A student states that oestrogen inhibits every pituitary hormone throughout the menstrual cycle.

Which observation and explanation show why this statement is incorrect?

[1]
A

FSH rises after rising oestrogen; rising oestrogen can inhibit FSH release.

B

LH falls after high oestrogen; high oestrogen can stimulate LH release.

C

LH rises after high oestrogen; high oestrogen can stimulate LH release.

D

FSH falls after rising oestrogen; rising oestrogen can inhibit FSH release.

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7.2 Reproductive hormones Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  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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