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Performance of Fine Motor and Spatial Tasks During the Menstrual Cycle

Archives of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology
Volume 61 (2010): Issue 4 (December 2010)
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-61-2010-2055 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 (formerly 0004-1254) | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
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Language: English, Croatian, Slovenian
Page range: 407 - 414
Published on: Dec 23, 2010
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Keywords:
anxiety state,
oestrogen,
fine motor skills,
progesterone,
spatial abilities
Related subjects:
Medicine,
Basic medical science,
Basic medical science, other

© 2010 Nataša Šimić, Andrea Tokić, Marina Peričić, published by Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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