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Chapter Test: Reproduction in Humans IGCSE 10

1 The diagram shows the female reproductive system in humans.

State the names of two parts of the female reproductive system that sperm must pass through to
reach the egg cell.

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2 ...............................................................................................................................................[2]

2 Sperm are the male gametes in humans

State the name of the female gamete in humans.

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3 The diagram shows part of the female human reproductive system.

State the names of the structures labelled as X, Y, and Z on the diagram.

X ………………………………………………..
Y ………………………………………………..
Z ……………………………………………….. [3]
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5 Explain how a sperm cell is adapted for its fucntions.

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6 The diagram shows the human female reproductive system.

Identify the letter from the diagram which represents:

• the vagina .............................

• the uterus .............................

• where ovulation occurs .............................

• where the fetus grows .............................

• where fertilisation occurs. .............................

Each letter may be used once, more than once or not at all. [5]
7 The diagram shows the male reproductive system.

State the letter on the diagram that identifies:

where sperm are made ...........................

the part that carries urine and sperm out of the body ...........................

where fluid that is added to the sperm is made. ........................... [3]

9 The diagram shows the male reproductive system.

The table shows information about the male reproductive system shown in the diagram.

Complete the table.

Name of Structure Function Letter in Diagram

testis
transports sperm
but not urine
tube for urine and seminal
fluid through the penis
prostate gland
contains the testes
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10 A study estimated the percentage effectiveness of different types of birth control.

The table shows examples of four different categories of birth control:

• barrier

• chemical

• natural

• surgical.

example of birth control category percentage effectiveness

abstinence natural 100
contraceptive injection chemical 94-99
femidom barrier 79-95
IUS chemical 99
vasectomy surgical 100

State the two most effective examples of birth control from the table.

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11 A study estimated the percentage effectiveness of different types of birth control.

The table shows examples of four different categories of birth control:

• barrier

• chemical

• natural

• surgical.

example of birth control category percentage effectiveness

abstinence natural 100
contraceptive injection chemical 94-99
femidom barrier 79-95
IUS chemical 99
vasectomy surgical 100

State two examples of birth control from the table that prevent the spread of
sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

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2 ............................................................................................................................................... [2]

12 HIV infection is an example of an STI.

Describe how HIV can be transmitted.

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13 HIV is a pathogen that can cause AIDS.

The table shows the adult population size of a country and the estimated number of people
infected
with HIV/AIDS in that country in 2016.

Data for six countries are shown.

Country Adult Population Size Estimated Number

of Adults Infected
with HIV/AIDS
A 808 824 808 824

B 248 490 8 200

C 221 000 221

D 3 250 000 130 000

E 5 111 111 46 000

F 1 333 333 48 000

Calculate the percentage of adults in country B that were infected with HIV/AIDS.

Give your answer to one decimal place............................ % [3]

14 Explain how the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can be controlled.

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Total Raw Score: _____/45

Percentage Score: _____