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Sex hormones in humans

Explain how testosterone and oestrogen contribute to the development and management of secondary sexual traits during puberty.

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  • Explain how testosterone and oestrogen contribute to the development and management of secondary sexual traits during puberty.
  • Outline the menstrual cycle by detailing the changes occurring in the ovaries and the uterine lining.
  • Identify where oestrogen and progesterone are produced during the menstrual cycle and throughout pregnancy.
  • Discuss how hormones such as FSH, LH, progesterone, and oestrogen regulate the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.

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