Biology Topic Practice
The Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle is controlled by several hormones which regulate the maturation and release of an egg.
Can you sequence the hormone peaks correctly?
What is The Menstrual Cycle?
"The menstrual cycle is the monthly hormonal process in females that prepares the body for potential pregnancy by regulating egg maturation and release."
Question 1
Which hormone causes maturation of an egg in the ovary?
Question 2
Which hormone stimulates ovulation?
Question 3
Which two hormones are involved in maintaining the uterus lining?
Cycle Hormones
FSH (Pituitary) causes egg maturation. LH (Pituitary) triggers ovulation (egg release).
Oestrogen and Progesterone (Ovaries) maintain the lining of the uterus.
Exam Tip
FSH stimulates the ovaries to produce oestrogen.
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