Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Sex hormones in humans

Sex hormones in humans — practice question

Fig. 4.1 illustrates the concentrations of female sex hormones during the menstrual cycle.
(a)[2]

Identify, using Fig. 4.1, hormone R and hormone S.

(b)[2]

State the day or days in the menstrual cycle shown in Fig. 4.1 when ovulation is most likely to happen and when shedding of the uterine lining occurs.

(c)[2]

Describe how the concentration of progesterone would alter during pregnancy. Give a reason for this change.

(d)[2]

State where progesterone is produced during a menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.

(e)[1]

Describe the function of FSH in the menstrual cycle.

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