DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL R.

K PURAM
SUBJECTIVE ASSIGNMENT: WHAT HAPPENS IF EGG IS NOT FERTILIZED? REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH

Q1: The diagram shows how the thickness of the uterus lining changes over the course of the
menstrual cycle. Why is it important that the uterus lining thickens between days 10 and 28?

● A-So that the body can later remove this tissue during the monthly period
● B-So that the uterus can increase the flow of blood to the ovaries and stimulate
ovulation
● C-So that a fertilized egg has a layer of tissue to attach to (implant in) and grow into a
fetus
● D-So that the uterus can decrease the flow of blood to the ovaries and stimulate
ovulation

Q 2. The diagram shows the female reproductive system. Which part’s lining builds up during
the menstrual cycle and is broken down during menstruation (a period)?
 Copy the above diagram .Label the parts numbered from 1-5

Q 3: The menstrual cycle has a different sequence of events when an egg is fertilized by a
sperm compared to when it is not. Which of the following correctly describes what happens
when the egg is fertilized?
● A-When the egg is fertilized, the uterus lining breaks down and the period occurs.
● B-When the egg is fertilized, the uterus lining does not break down and the period does
not occur.

Q4. Name one sexually transmitted disease each caused due to bacterial infection and viral
infection. How can these be prevented?

Q5..What does HIV stand for? Is AIDS an infectious disease? List any four modes of spreading
AIDS.
Q6. (a) List any four reasons for adopting contraceptive methods.
(b) If a woman is using Copper-T, will it help in protecting her from sexually transmitted
diseases? Why?

Q 6.MODEL ANSWER

a)Reasons for adopting contraceptive methods:

1. Avoiding frequent and unwanted pregnancies.
2. For controlling the size of the family to improve one's standard of living.
3. Financial insecurity
4. Preventing sexually-transmitted diseases.
b) Copper-T is an intrauterine device which does not allow fertilisation to take place. As it does
not provide any barrier against mixing of body fluids from two individuals, therefore, it acts
only as a contraceptive method but does provide protection against STDs.

Q7..What happens if the mature ovum is not fertilized in a female? Name the process.