16.5 Sex hormones in humans
- Syllabus
- 0610–2026–2027
- Topic
- 16.5
- Level
- —
16.5.1—Roles of testosterone and oestrogen
- Describe the roles of testosterone and oestrogen in the development and regulation of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty
16.5.2—Menstrual cycle in terms of changes
- Describe the menstrual cycle in terms of changes in the ovaries and in the lining of the uterus
16.5.3—Sites of production of oestrogen
- Describe the sites of production of oestrogen and progesterone in the menstrual cycle and in pregnancy
16.5.4—Role of hormones in controlling
- Explain the role of hormones in controlling the menstrual cycle and pregnancy, limited to FSH, LH, progesterone and oestrogen
Objective notes
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