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4 marksSexual Reproduction in Humans

CAPE Biology Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)

The inhibition of the production of luteinising hormone and follicle stimulating hormone by oestrogen and progesterone is the basis of one contraceptive method in females.

Comment on why the same principles CANNOT be applied to develop a male hormonal contraceptive.

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  1. 6(a)(i)a)State the functions of EACH of the following in oogenesis in humans: gonadotrophin releasing hormone.[4 marks]
  2. 6(a)(i)b)State the functions of EACH of the following in oogenesis in humans: luteinising hormone.[4 marks]
  3. 6(a)(i)c)State the functions of EACH of the following in oogenesis in humans: follicle stimulation hormone.[4 marks]
  4. 6(a)(ii)Explain how these hormones function in males as compared to females.[3 marks]
  5. 6(c)Discuss TWO significant differences with respect to the timing of oogenesis and spermatogenesis.[4 marks]

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