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SCIENCE
CH 8 How Do Organisms Reproduce?
Worksheet

1. (a) Why are testis placed outside the abdominal cavity in the scrotal sac?
(b) Where do the following functions occur?

(i) Production of an egg (ii) Implantation of zygote

2. What are the changes seen in girls and boys at the time of puberty? (2 each)

3. (a) State one function of testis in males.

(b) What are sexually transmitted diseases?

4. Read the following and answer the questions from (i) to (iv) given below:
A newly married couple does not want children for few years. They consulted a doctor
and doctor advised them barrier method and chemical method of birth control. Yet
another couple who already have children and are middle aged also consulted doctor
for some permanent solution to avoid unwanted pregnancy. Doctor advised them
surgical method of birth control.
(i) What are the barrier methods of birth control?
(ii) How physical barrier prevent pregnancy?
(iii) What is the surgical methods in male and female called?
(iv) Some women experience unpleasant side effects on taking oral pills. Give reason.