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Hormonal control of the menstrual cycle
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40 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 1 day
  2. About 28 days
  3. About 7 days
  4. About 90 days
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✓ Answer: BAbout 28 days
The menstrual cycle is approximately 28 days, although it varies between individuals.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Where does a fertilised egg implant if pregnancy begins?

  1. In the pituitary gland
  2. In the wall of the oviduct
  3. In the wall of the ovary
  4. In the thickened lining of the uterus
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✓ Answer: DIn the thickened lining of the uterus
Award 1 mark. The lining is built up during the cycle precisely so that an embryo has a blood-rich tissue to embed in. Implantation elsewhere is an abnormal pregnancy.
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