The oral contraceptive pill greatly reduces the chances of a woman producing mature eggs and therefore reduces her chances of becoming pregnant. Which of the following are possible side effects?
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Changes in weight, mood and blood pressure
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Acne and eczema
0%
Hair loss
0%
All of the above
Q.2.
The hormone oestrogen is secreted by the ovaries. Which of the following is a function of oestrogen?
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Higher levels cause menstruation
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It maintains the lining of the uterus
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It causes the release of an egg from the ovary
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It stops FSH from being produced
Q.3.
In which gland are FSH and LH produced?
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Adrenal
100%
Thyroid
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Pituitary
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Hypothalmus
Q.4.
How do fertility drugs work?
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They contain oestrogen which stimulates egg production in the ovaries
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They contain progesterone which causes lots of eggs to be released from the ovaries
100%
They contain three hormones which fertilise an egg in the ovaries
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They contain FSH which stimulates eggs to mature in the ovaries
Q.5.
The hormone progesterone is secreted by the ovaries. Which of the following is a function of progesterone?
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Higher levels cause menstruation
100%
It maintains the lining of the uterus
0%
It causes the release of an egg from the ovary
0%
It stops FSH from being produced
Q.6.
When is fertilisation (IVF) used?
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When a woman is unable to produce her own eggs
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When the lining of the uterus cannot support natural fertilisation
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When the quantity or quality of a man's sperm is poor
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When a couple wants to have twins
Q.7.
The female menstrual cycle is controlled by what?
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Messages from the brain sent via the nervous system
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The ovaries
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Several hormones
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The uterus
Q.8.
Choose the pair of words that best describes where hormones are produced and how they are transported.
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Brain, nerves
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Stomach, blood
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Bones, nerves
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Glands, blood
Q.9.
Why is FSH used during IVF?
100%
It increases the number of eggs available for fertilisation
0%
It stimulates the uterus to be ready to receive the fertilised egg
0%
It prevents the woman's body from producing oestrogen
0%
It helps the man produce better quality sperm
Q.10.
Which of the following hormones is involved in human fertility?
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Aldosterone
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Progesterone
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FSH
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Luteinising hormone
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