Human Reproduction (Exam Questions) Flashcards
Draw a labelled diagram of the reproductive system of the human female (12)
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What is fertilisation
Indicate where fertilisation normally occurs on the male reproductive system diagram
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State one cause of infertility in the female and one cause of infertility in the male
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What is meant by in vitro fertilisation
What is done with the products of in vitro fertilisation
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What is a germ layer
List the three germ layers
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Relate each of the germ layers to an organ or system in the adult body
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From what structures does the placenta develop
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Name a hormone associated with the maintenance of the placenta
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Describe the amnion and state its role
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where is testosterone secreted in the body of the human male
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Give a brief account of the role of testosterone
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Draw a large labelled diagram of the reproductive system of the human male
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Where are sperm produced
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State two ways in which sperm differs from ova (eggs)
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Name a gland that secretes seminal fluid
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State a function of seminal fluid
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What is meant by contraception
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Give an example of a surgical method of male contraception
Suggest an advantage and disadvantage of the method that you have named
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List three methods of contraception other than surgical
In your answer you may refer to either or both sexes
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Suggest a possible effect on a human population that may result from an increased availability of contraception
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Notes on menstruation and a disorder of mentruation
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Biological benefits of breastfeeding
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survival times for sperm and ova
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Formation and functions of the placenta
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Graph illustrating changes in the levels of hormones
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where is FSH produced
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Give one function of FSH
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Draw a labelled diagram of the reproductive system of the human male
Label the following parts on your diagram: Testis, Seminal vesicle, Urethra, Sperm duct (Vas deferens), Epididymis, Prostate gland
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Place an X where meiosis occurs on male reproductive system diagram
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Place Y where sperm are stored on male reproductive system diagram
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State two functions of testosterone
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Give a cause of infertility and suggest a corrective measure
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Identify parts on female reproductive system
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Using the letter x Y and Z identify the following
- Endometrium (X)
- Where fertilisation normally occurs (Y)
- where meiosis occurs (Z)
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Which part os the female reproductive system is influenced by both FSH and LH
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Give two biological advantages of breastfeedinng
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Draw a diagram of the reproductive system of the human female
On your diagram indicate where the following occur:
1. Meiosis
2. Fertilisation
3. Implantation
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Give an account of the role of either oestrogen or progesterone in the menstrual cycle
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Name a human female menstrual disorder
In the case of this disorder give:
1. A possible cause
2. A method of treatment
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Give an account of the importance of the placenta during human development in the womb
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From what tissues is the placenta formed
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Outline how birth occurs
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What is meant by in vitro fertilisation
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Explain morula and blastocyst in relation to the development of the embryo
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What is semen
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Draw a labelled diagram of the reproductive system of the human male
On your diagram indicate clearly and name the part at which each of the following occurs:
1. Production of sperm cells
2. Maturing of sperm cells
3. Mixing of fluid with sperm cells
4. Transport of semen
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State two secondary sexual characteristics of the human male
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What maintains the secondary sexual characteristics in the adult male
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Name three germ layers in the early human embryo
For each germ layer name a structure in the adult body that develops from it
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What is an amnion
Explain the importance of the amnion for the foetus
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What term refers to ‘physical changes that distinguish the sexes but are not essential for reproduction’
What term is used for the time in a young person’s life when such changes take place
Name the hormone that maintains such changes throughout the life of a male
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Name the parts ale reproductive labelled A B C D E and F on the female reproductive system
Using these letters identify the following locations:
1. where meiosis occurs
2. Where zygote formation occurs
3. Where implantation occurs
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Describe the role of oestrogen and progesterone in the control of the events of the menstrual cycle
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By which type of cell division does the zygote divide
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Further divisions result in the formation of the morula
What is the next developmental stage after the morula
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The placenta forms from tissues of the mother and the foetus
Give two roles of the placenta
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Give one change experienced by the mother that indicates to her that the birth process is starting
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Give a short account of the birth process
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