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WorksheetsFertility y10
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 6mins
What process creates new gametes?
Mitosis
Differentiation
Meiosis
Specialisation
How many chromosomes are found in a human sperm cell?
23
46
23 pairs
14
Which of these are true about meiosis?
The cells made are identical to the parent cell
The cells made have 23 chromosomes in humans
The cells made are gametes
The cells made may be sperm or eggs
Which hormone causes secondary sexual development in men?
Oestrogen
Testosterone
Adrenaline
TSH
Which hormone causes secondary sexual development in women?
Oestrogen
Testosterone
Adrenaline
TSH
Which of these are changes which take place during secondary sexual development in women?
Testes descend
Increased facial hair
Widening of hips
Production of egg cells
Which hormone is found in contraceptive pills and works by preventing the uterus lining from being shed?
Progesterone
Testosterone
LH
FSH
In IVF which hormone is given to increase the number of eggs which mature at one time?
LH
FSH
Oestrogen
Progesterone
Which of these are advantages of IVF?
Increase in multiple births
Allows embryo screening for genetic disorders
Very low cost
Allows men with a low sperm count to reproduce
Which of these are concerns about IVF?
It involves destruction of embryos
High chance of multiple births
Hormone treatment side effects
More effective when used on younger women
Which of these is a barrier method of contraception?
The pill
Coitus interruptus
The rhythm method
Condoms
What are the advantages of using a barrier method of contraception?
Reduced chance of pregnancy (highly effective)
100% effective
Reduced chance of transmitting STIs
Allowed by all major world religions
What is the precise definition of fertilisation?
Sperm meeting an egg in the oviduct
Stem cells making specialised cells
Releasing LH in the menstrual cycle
The nucleus of a sperm fuses with the nucleus of an egg
