Summer

Question 1

Fertilisation

Answer 1

When the egg and sperm join

Question 2

Zygote

Answer 2

The cell formed after fertilisation. This will begin to divide and multiply

Question 3

Embryo

Answer 3

A multi celled organism with different types of cells

Question 4

Contraception

Answer 4

Techniques to prevent fertilisation

Question 5

Chemical contraception

Answer 5

Contain oestrogen and progesterone

Question 6

The pill

Answer 6

The pill should be taken everyday, at the same time of day, for 3 out of 4 weeks. Side effects can include headaches and migraines, gaining weight and mood swings

Question 7

Condom

Answer 7

Prevent and block sperm from entering the vagina. It can also prevent STIS from spreading

Question 8

Sterilisation

Answer 8

Is a permanent contraception technique where the oviduct or the sperm Is cut

Question 9

Gonorrhoea

Answer 9

Caused by bacteria, if untreated the person may develop problems with their joints and may lead to sterility
Burning sensation when urinating
Discharge
Can lead to sterility is untreated (treatment - antibiotics)

Question 10

AIDS

Answer 10

Caused by a virus called HIV. The virus infects the blood cells (lymphocytes) and therefore makes your immune system less efficient at dealing with infection

Question 11

HIV

Answer 11

Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Passed to a new person by :
Sexual intercourse with an infected person
Use of intravenous needles from an infected person
Mixing of blood

Question 12

Variation

Answer 12

Means that everything is different

Question 13

Continuous variation

Answer 13

Is when you get a range or a gradual change across the population which can be measured

Question 14

Discontinuous variation

Answer 14

Can clearly be divided into groups e.g eye colour, the ability to roll tongue

Question 15

Variation cause

Answer 15

Is caused by two factors: genetics environment