Biology·Development & continuity of life · NSSCO 4.3.1
Sex hormones & the menstrual cycle
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The monthly rhythm that prepares the body for pregnancy — the four hormones FSH, LH, oestrogen and progesterone, and how they build up and break down the lining of the uterus.
What you'll learn in this lesson
By the end you should be able to (NSSCO Biology 4.3.1):
- Describe the sites of oestrogen and progesterone production
- Explain the roles of FSH, LH, oestrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle
- Describe how the uterus lining builds up and breaks down across the cycle
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