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The Reproductive System · CSEC Human and Social Biology

88 past-paper questions on The Reproductive System, part of Section B: Life Processes, from every CSEC Human and Social Biology paper on Quelpr.

Practise The Reproductive System
  1. 1(a)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · 2021 · Paper 2Number each step in the provided table to show the correct order in the birth process.
  2. 1(b)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · 2021 · Paper 2State TWO reliable methods of birth control.
  3. 1(c)(i)5 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · 2021 · Paper 2Plot a bar graph on the grid provided to compare the live birth rates of women who attended antenatal clinics and women who did not attend antenatal clinics for EACH country in Table 2.
  4. 1(c)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · 2021 · Paper 2State which country had the HIGHEST number of live births as a result of their women attending antenatal clinics.
  5. 1(c)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · 2021 · Paper 2Suggest ONE reason why some countries had low live birth rates even though their women attended antenatal clinics.
  6. 1(c)(iv)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · 2021 · Paper 2Suggest ONE reason for good health in the breastfeeding mothers and ONE reason for good health in the breastfed babies.
  7. 2(a)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Explain what is meant by 'fertilisation' in relation to reproduction.
  8. 2(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2State whether fertilisation occurs during asexual or sexual reproduction.
  9. 2(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Describe how a developing foetus obtains food and oxygen across the placenta.
  10. 2(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Give TWO reasons why the foetal and maternal circulatory systems must remain separate.
  11. 2(c)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2008 · Paper 2Give ONE example of parental care following birth.
  12. 11(a)5 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2State one function for each of the following structures in the human reproductive system: (i) Testis, (ii) Urethra, (iii) Oviduct, (iv) Ovary, (v) Vas deferens.
  13. 11(b)8 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2Discuss four advantages and four disadvantages of implementing population growth control policies in developing countries.
  14. 11(c)(i)2.5 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2Using knowledge of the menstrual cycle and fertilisation, explain why women are fertile during only a few specific days each cycle.
  15. 11(c)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2Explain why women taking oral contraceptive pills normally do not become pregnant.
  16. 11(c)(iii)2.5 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2Explain why very young females and postmenopausal females cannot normally conceive.
  17. 6(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2State the form of cell division involved in asexual reproduction.
  18. 6(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2State whether the genotype of offspring and parents is identical or different in asexual reproduction.
  19. 6(a)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2State which structure from the list (bulbs or pollen) is involved in asexual reproduction in plants.
  20. 6(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Name TWO instances when a medical abortion could be legally carried out.
  21. 6(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Suggest ONE OTHER option that the School Counsellor could advise.
  22. 6(c)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Explain why tubal ligation is considered a reliable method of birth control while the rhythm method is NOT considered reliable.
  23. 12(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2What is 'testosterone'?
  24. 12(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2State TWO functions of testosterone.
  25. 12(a)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2In which part of the male reproductive system are sperms made, and where are they stored?
  26. 12(b)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Explain how a prostate gland which is NOT functioning properly will affect fertilisation of an egg.
  27. 12(c)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Identify TWO functions of the ovary and suggest how an ovary that is NOT functioning properly will affect reproductive processes in a female.
  28. 12(d)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Identify the approximate date for ovulation from Figure 7.
  29. 12(d)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Identify the approximate date for possible fertilisation from Figure 7.
  30. 12(d)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Identify the approximate date for possible implantation of the fertilised egg from Figure 7.
  31. 12(d)(iv)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Identify the approximate date for menstruation from Figure 7.
  32. 12(e)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2Provide THREE arguments which may be used in an educational programme to convince young people about the benefits of family planning.
  33. 6(a)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Name the organ that produces oestrogen.
  34. 6(b)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2State TWO functions of oestrogen in the human female.
  35. 6(c)5 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Outline what occurs in EACH of the three stages of the birth process shown in Figure 3.
  36. 14(b)(i)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Provide a definition of sexual reproduction and explain TWO advantages of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction.
  37. 14(b)(ii)5 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2With the aid of Figure 8, describe how semen is produced.
  38. 14(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Explain TWO disadvantages of very young teenage girls becoming pregnant.
  39. 14(c)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2Explain what is meant by 'spontaneous abortion'.
  40. 3(a)(i)a)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2Give ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of sexual reproduction.
  41. 3(a)(i)b)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2Give ONE advantage and ONE disadvantage of asexual reproduction.
  42. 3(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2State TWO biological examples of asexual reproduction.
  43. 3(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2Describe the physiological relationship between the hormone oestrogen and ovulation.
  44. 3(b)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2State the function of the uterine lining (endometrium) during pregnancy.
  45. 3(b)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2Identify the hormone responsible for stimulating the thickening of the uterine lining.
  46. 3(b)(iv)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2012 · Paper 2Suggest TWO mechanisms by which a contraceptive designed to target the uterine lining prevents pregnancy.
  47. 1(a)(i)a)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2013 · Paper 2State ONE hormone produced by the testis.
  48. 1(a)(i)b)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2013 · Paper 2State ONE hormone produced by the ovary.
  49. 1(a)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2013 · Paper 2State ONE function of the hormone named in (i) a).
  50. 1(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2013 · Paper 2Outline the function of the parts labelled 'placenta' and 'amnion'.
  51. 1(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2013 · Paper 2Label the umbilical cord on Figure 1.
  52. 1(c)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2013 · Paper 2Explain how smoking tobacco may lead to mothers delivering still-born babies.
  53. 4(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2017 · Paper 2Name two pituitary hormones released within the next 16 days and explain one function of each.
  54. 4(a)(i)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2018 · Paper 2List THREE aspects of antenatal care that the doctor should monitor during a woman's pregnancy.
  55. 4(a)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2018 · Paper 2State THREE reasons why mothers should breastfeed their babies.
  56. 4(b)(i)6 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2018 · Paper 2Advise EACH woman on her BEST option for contraception, giving an explanation for EACH option.
  57. 4(b)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2018 · Paper 2Vernon and Phyllis have a casual sexual relationship and use condoms. Suggest TWO benefits and ONE limitation of using condoms.
  58. 4(a)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Name ONE natural method of birth control.
  59. 4(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Name TWO artificial methods of birth control other than the contraceptive pill.
  60. 4(b)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Complete the sentences using the appropriate words from the provided list (medical, natural, genetic, abuse, rape) regarding spontaneous and induced abortions.
  61. 4(c)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Explain how the contraceptive pill functions to prevent pregnancy.
  62. 4(d)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Suggest TWO benefits to a family of having a small number of children.
  63. 6(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Suggest how smoking causes babies to be smaller than normal.
  64. 6(b)(ii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Describe the effect of nicotine on infants when it passes across the placental barrier.
  65. 6(b)(iii)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Name ONE other way in which nicotine may be passed to an infant from the mother.
  66. 6(c)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2009 · Paper 2Suggest TWO effects of maternal alcohol consumption on the foetus.
  67. 5(a)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Label the oviduct and vagina on Figure 5.
  68. 5(a)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Label the prostate gland and urethra on Figure 6.
  69. 5(a)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2State ONE key difference between the male and female reproductive systems regarding the routing and passage of gametes and urine.
  70. 5(b)5 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Describe the THREE distinct stages of the birth process.
  71. 5(c)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2Suggest ONE natural method of birth control and state ONE disadvantage associated with it.
  72. 5(c)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2011 · Paper 2State TWO benefits of family planning programs to a country.
  73. 5(a)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2012 · Paper 2State the hormones produced by endocrine glands A and B, and give ONE function of EACH hormone stated.
  74. 5(b)(i)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Name TWO hormones produced by the pituitary gland that affect both the testes and the ovaries.
  75. 5(b)(ii)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Explain how an underproduction of the hormones named in (b)(i) affects the human body.
  76. 5(b)(iii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2012 · Paper 2Suggest what may have been the effect of an underproduction of these hormones on the Ukraine population.
  77. 4(c)(i)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Describe the changes occurring in the menstrual cycle from Day 0 – Day 5 and Day 6 – Day 14.
  78. 4(c)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Describe the changes that take place with progesterone levels AFTER ovulation, if pregnancy occurs, and if pregnancy does NOT occur.
  79. 4(d)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2013 · Paper 2Outline how follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) controls the production of oestrogen.
  80. 4(d)(i)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2014 · Paper 2During which period does menstruation occur according to Figure 6?
  81. 4(d)(ii)2 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2014 · Paper 2What occurs within the ovary as the wall of the uterus starts to thicken, and during which days of the cycle does this occur?
  82. 4(d)(iii)4 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Between days 14 and 28, what is the pattern seen with the ovarian hormonal levels if pregnancy does NOT occur?
  83. 4(d)(iv)a)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2014 · Paper 2Which pituitary hormone controls ovulation?
  84. 4(d)(iv)b)1 mark· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2014 · Paper 2On which day does ovulation occur?
  85. 5(b)(i)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Suggest THREE advantages of family planning to the young couple.
  86. 5(b)(ii)6 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2015 · Paper 2Discuss THREE benefits that widespread family planning provides to a country as a whole.
  87. 4(b)(i)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Explain the advantage of testes being located outside the abdominal cavity.
  88. 4(b)(ii)3 marks· CSEC Human and Social Biology · May/June 2016 · Paper 2Outline the roles played by the epididymis, seminal vesicles, and prostate gland in forming semen.

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