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2 marksThe Reproductive System

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2010 · Paper 2 · Question 12(a)(ii)

Propagation of the human species takes place by sexual reproduction.

State TWO functions of testosterone.

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  1. 12(a)(i)What is 'testosterone'?[1 mark]
  2. 12(a)(iii)In which part of the male reproductive system are sperms made, and where are they stored?[2 marks]
  3. 12(b)Explain how a prostate gland which is NOT functioning properly will affect fertilisation of an egg.[4 marks]
  4. 12(c)Identify TWO functions of the ovary and suggest how an ovary that is NOT functioning properly will affect reproductive processes in a female.[4 marks]
  5. 12(d)(i)Identify the approximate date for ovulation from Figure 7.[1 mark]
  6. 12(d)(ii)Identify the approximate date for possible fertilisation from Figure 7.[1 mark]
  7. 12(d)(iii)Identify the approximate date for possible implantation of the fertilised egg from Figure 7.[1 mark]
  8. 12(d)(iv)Identify the approximate date for menstruation from Figure 7.[1 mark]
  9. 12(e)Provide THREE arguments which may be used in an educational programme to convince young people about the benefits of family planning.[3 marks]

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