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How does oestrogen influence the menstrual cycle?

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Topic

Hormonal coordination in humans

Question

  1. A. It stimulates the production of testosterone
  2. B. It regulates the thickening of the uterus lining
  3. C. It causes ovulation to occur
  4. D. It inhibits the release of FSH

Answer

The correct option is It regulates the thickening of the uterus lining. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain that oestrogen controls female secondary sexual characteristics at puberty and is involved in the menstrual cycle in the subtopic Hormones in human reproduction.

Explanation

The correct option is It regulates the thickening of the uterus lining. It regulates the thickening of the uterus lining is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain that oestrogen controls female secondary sexual characteristics at puberty and is involved in the menstrual cycle. This belongs to the subtopic Hormones in human reproduction within Hormonal coordination in humans, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Hormones in human reproduction.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Oestrogen's Role

Students often think that oestrogen only affects the menstrual cycle and do not recognize its role in controlling female secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.

Emphasize that oestrogen is crucial for both the development of secondary sexual characteristics and the regulation of the menstrual cycle, highlighting its dual role.

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