The Menstrual Cycle

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During which week of the cycle does menstruation occur
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During which week of the cycle is the lining of the uterus built up
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The day on which ovulation takes place
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A hormone-secreting structure that develops in an ovary after an ovum has been discharged but degenerates after a few days unless pregnancy has begun
corpus luteum
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Where in the brain are hormones produced
pituitary gland
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When a woman stops having periods
menopause
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When does the menstrual cycle start
puberty
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Hormone FSH stimulates production of
oestrogen
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Hormone which stimulates LH
Oestrogen
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Hormone which inhibits FSH and LH
progesterone
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Which type of mechanism is the menstrual cycle an example of?
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During which week of the cycle is the lining of the uterus built up

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