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2.5 marksThe Reproductive System

CSEC Human and Social Biology · January 2009 · Paper 2 · Question 11(c)(i)

Using knowledge of the menstrual cycle and fertilisation, explain why women are fertile during only a few specific days each cycle.

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  1. 11(a)State one function for each of the following structures in the human reproductive system: (i) Testis, (ii) Urethra, (iii) Oviduct, (iv) Ovary, (v) Vas deferens.[5 marks]
  2. 11(b)Discuss four advantages and four disadvantages of implementing population growth control policies in developing countries.[8 marks]
  3. 11(c)(ii)Explain why women taking oral contraceptive pills normally do not become pregnant.[2 marks]
  4. 11(c)(iii)Explain why very young females and postmenopausal females cannot normally conceive.[2.5 marks]

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