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Hormonal control of the menstrual cycle
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15 AQA GCSE Biology questions on Hormonal control of the menstrual cycle, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Roughly how long is a typical menstrual cycle?

  1. About 28 days
  2. About 7 days
  3. About 90 days
  4. About 1 day
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✓ Answer: AAbout 28 days
The menstrual cycle is approximately 28 days, although it varies between individuals.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

Which hormone causes an egg to mature in the ovary?

  1. FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
  2. Testosterone
  3. Insulin
  4. ADH
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✓ Answer: AFSH (follicle stimulating hormone)
FSH, released by the pituitary, causes an egg to mature in the ovary and stimulates oestrogen production.
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How is Hormonal control of the menstrual cycle typically tested on AQA GCSE Biology papers?
Hormonal control of the menstrual cycle appears across multiple question types on real AQA GCSE Biology papers — most commonly as multiple-choice questions in the objective section, structured short-answer questions in the main paper, and occasionally as part of an extended response. Kramizo's practice bank reflects that mix: 4-option MCQs, true/false statements, fill-in-the-blank key terms, multi-select questions, and ordering questions. Working through the bank gives you exposure to every question style examiners actually use.

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