Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Control and coordination in mammals

Control and coordination in mammals — practice question

Fig. 6.1 illustrates how the concentrations of four hormones change in a woman’s blood over one menstrual cycle.
(a(i))[1]

With reference to Fig. 6.1, Explain why LH rises sharply at around day $12$.

(a(ii))[1]

State how Fig. 6.1 indicates that the woman did not become pregnant during this cycle.

(b(i))[4]

Explain how this combined contraceptive pill prevents pregnancy.

(b(ii))[1]

Suggest why some women take the combined contraceptive pill only during the first $21$ days of their cycles.

(b(iii))[1]

Some women have a contraceptive device placed under the skin. It releases hormones into the blood and may remain effective for up to three years. Suggest one advantage of using such a device instead of contraceptive pills.

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