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The Reproductive System

Appeared in 9 of the 11 available papers.

Examined in
9 of 11 papers

Appears in most years

Typically worth
9.8 marks

Average per paper it appears in · 88 marks in total

Usual form
Short answer

45% of this chapter's 82 questions

Needs a diagram
35%

29 questions carry a figure — practise drawing them

Question-type distribution

  • Short answer37
  • Biological term15
  • MCQ5
  • Reasoning5
  • Sequencing4
  • Odd one out3
  • Diagram3
  • Definition3

Most frequent topics

Tubectomy 3Functions of the placenta 3Leydig cells 3Corpus luteum 3Human sperm — diagram 3Gestation 3Umbilical cord 2Seminiferous tubules 2
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7(b)

The diagram given below represents a system in the human body. Study the diagram and answer the following questions:

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1(h)

Choose the ODD one out from the following terms given and name the CATEGORY to which the others belong:

2(b)

Mention the exact location of the following:

3(a)

Given below are diagrams showing the different stages in the process of fertilisation of an egg in the human female reproductive tract. Study the diagrams and answer the questions:

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4(b)

Give appropriate biological or technical terms for the following:

5(b)

Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is indicated in the brackets:

6(b)

Give biological explanations for the following:

1(b)

Choose the correct answer from each of the four options given below:

1(c)

The statements given below are incorrect. Rewrite the correct statement by changing the underlined words of the statements:

1(d)

Given below are sets of five terms each. Rewrite the terms in correct order in a logical sequence. Example: Large intestine, Stomach, Mouth, Small intestine, Oesophagus. Answer: Mouth → Oesophagus → Stomach → Small intestine → Large intestine.

4(b)

Mention the exact location of the following:

5(a)

The diagram shown below is the longitudinal section of a testis of man. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow:

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6(b)

Give appropriate biological / technical terms for the following:

1(h)

State the main function of the following:

2(b)

Differentiate between the following pairs on the basis of what is mentioned within brackets: