Test

Question 1

2 diffferences between sperm and egg

Answer 1

Egg: Non motile, bigger
Sperm: Motile, smaller

Question 2

Name 3 germ layers and their derived tissue

Answer 2

1. Ectoderm: Skin and nerves
2. Mesoderm: Blood and muscle
3. Endoderm: Lungs and alimentary canal

Question 3

Cause of male/femal infertility and means of dealing with it

Answer 3

• Male: Smoking/drinking–stop smoking/drinking
• Female: Hormone imbalances,—balance hormones by HRT

Question 4

What is fertilisation and where does it occur

Answer 4

The fusion of gametes, occurs in the top 1/3 of the fallopian tube

Question 5

Where does implantation occur

Answer 5

In the endometrium

Question 6

Side-effect of taking the pill

Answer 6

Blood clots

Question 7

Where is sperm deposited

Answer 7

Top of vagina

Question 8

What male form of contraception can be beneficial in preventing STI

Answer 8

Condom

Question 9

Menstrual disorder and how it is treated

Answer 9

Endometriosis—pill or pregnancy

Question 10

3 benefits of breastfeeding

Answer 10

1. Mother and baby bond grows
2. Mother passes antibodies to baby
3. Lessens the chance of breast cancer

Question 11

What is colostrum

Answer 11

Yellow liquid that is first produced, rich in antibodies

Question 12

Name 2 hormones associated with lactation, what they do, where are they produced

Answer 12

1. Prolactin—forms milk
2. Oxytocin—controls ejection of milk

• Both are produced by the pituitary gland

Question 13

The 3 stages of childbirth

Answer 13

1. Dilation
2. Delivery
3. Afterbirth

Question 14

What is the placenta formed from

Answer 14

Uterus and embryo