GCSE Biology – The menstrual cycle

Last updated: 29/04/2020
GCSE Science – Irish Junior Cycle (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space) Human biology GCSE Biology – The menstrual cycle

Learning Objectives

-I can describe the roles of the different hormones in the menstrual cycle
-I can describe ovulation

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  1. What is FSH?

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  2. Where is FSH produced?

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  3. What does FSH cause?

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  4. What is LH?

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  5. Where is LH produced?

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  6. What does LH do?

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  7. What is oestrogen?

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  8. Where is oestrogen produced?

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  9. What does oestrogen do?

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  10. What does oestrogen do?

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  11. What is testosterone?

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  12. Where is testosterone produced?

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  13. What does testosterone do?

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  14. What is progesterone?

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  15. Where is progesterone produced?

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  16. What does progesterone do?

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  17. What is the main reproductive hormone for males?

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  18. What is the main reproductive hormone for females?

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  19. What happens during puberty?

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  20. Why do secondary sex characteristics develop?

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  21. What starts for women after puberty?

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  22. What is ovulation?

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  23. Which hormones are involved in the menstrual cycle?

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  24. What is the name for an egg being released every 28 days?

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  25. How often are periods?

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