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Igcse Hormones and Contraceptive Methods
Igcse Hormones and Contraceptive Methods
Igcse Hormones and Contraceptive Methods
YEAR 11B
A Breasts develop, body becomes more muscular and the body produces sperm
B Voice breaks, body becomes more muscular and the body produces sperm
C Voice breaks, body becomes more muscular and the hips widen
A In her vagina
B Over her cervix
C In her uterus
D On her breasts
Birth Control Quiz
1. “The Pill” works by stopping the release of a mature egg and thickens the cervical mucus to
prevent pregnancy. TRUE
2. Using hormonal contraceptives can cause irregular bleeding, headaches and increased risk of blood
clots. TRUE
3. Oral Contraceptives do not protect against the transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections
(STIs). FALSE
5. The emergency contraceptive pill (Plan B) can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sexual
intercourse. FALSE
9. Sperm can survive for 4-6 days inside a women’s body. FALSE
11. A woman cannot get pregnant if she does not orgasm. FALSE
12. The oral contraceptive pill contains oestrogen and testosterone. FALSE
14. When sperm and egg fuse they form a zygote TRUE
16. When woman menstruate, they are shedding (getting rid of) the lining of the uterus. TRUE
17. Having a vasectomy can stop men catching sexually transmitted diseases. FALSE
19. The hormone progesterone is released from both the corpus luteum and the uterus. FALSE
20. Oestrogen, progesterone, FSH and LH are all hormones used in controlling the menstrual cycle. FALSE