Combined Science GCSE
The menstrual cycle
What The menstrual cycle means in Combined Science GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of The menstrual cycle
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Reference: AQA
A cycle of about 28 days in which an egg matures and is released, and the uterus lining thickens.
Topics that use The menstrual cycle
- Hormones in human reproduction (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Corpus luteum
- FSH
- Glandular sources and target organs
- Hormonal coordination of the menstrual cycle
- Negative feedback
- Oestrogen
- Ovulation
- Pituitary gland
Using The menstrual cycle in the exam
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