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IGCSE Human Reproduc

IGCSE - Human Reproduction 15.5-15.9

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What organism causes gonorrhoea? Bacteria
What does the acronym AIDS stand for? Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
What does the acronym HIV stand for? Human Immunodeficiency Virus
What is the female equivalence of a vasectomy? Sterilisation
What type of method of birth control are the IUD, the cap/diaphragm, the condom and the femidom? Mechanical Methods
Why would a pregnant woman need adequate quantities of calcium? The bones of the fetus are growing
Which two substances can cross the placenta if a mother smokes while she is pregnant? Nicotine and carbon monoxide
What is is called when the placenta comes away from the uterus wall and comes out of the vagina? Afterbirth
What is the term used to call the release of an egg cell? Ovulation
What is meant when babies are born 'prematurely'? When the baby is born earlier than the expected date
A rapid decrease/drop in which hormone stimulates the menstrual cycle to start again? Progesterone
Why would a pregnant woman need adequate quantities of iron? Both the mother and the fetus need iron to make haemoglobin to carry oxygen
What is is called when the placenta comes away from the uterus wall and comes out of the vagina? Afterbirth
Why would a pregnant woman need adequate quantities of protein? Both the mother and the fetus need amino acids to make new tissues
Which sex hormone stimulates the deepening of the voice? Testosterone
How do spermicides affect sperm? It kills the sperm
What is it called when semen collected from a man is placed into a woman's uterus? Artificial insemination
Why does menopause occur? The woman has no more egg cells to release
What are the two pituitary hormones that are involved in the female menstrual cycle? FSH and LH
What part of the male is cut and tied during a vasectomy? Vas deferens
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