• The menstrual cycle
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  • How many days does the menstrual cycle last?
    It lasts 28 days.
  • What are the names of the hormones that the ovaries release?
    The hormones are oestrogen and progesterone.
  • How do the walls of the uterus become thicker?
    The walls of the uterus become thicker with extra blood and tissue.
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