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4 marksThe Reproductive System

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 14(b)(i)

Reproduction modes in living organisms.

Provide a definition of sexual reproduction and explain TWO advantages of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction.

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  1. 14(a)(i)State what is meant by the term 'hormones'.[2 marks]
  2. 14(a)(ii)a)State ONE function of adrenaline.[1 mark]
  3. 14(a)(ii)b)State ONE function of glucagon.[1 mark]
  4. 14(a)(iii)Name the gland that produces adrenaline.[1 mark]
  5. 14(b)(ii)With the aid of Figure 8, describe how semen is produced.[5 marks]
  6. 14(c)(i)Explain TWO disadvantages of very young teenage girls becoming pregnant.[4 marks]
  7. 14(c)(ii)Explain what is meant by 'spontaneous abortion'.[2 marks]

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