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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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What is the purpose of the reproductive system?
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Important Questions on Reproduction and Growth
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Complete the table to show the names of the male and female gametes and where they are made.
| Name of gamete | Where it is made | |
| Males | ||
| Females |
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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A sperm cell has a long tail. Explain why this is important for its function.
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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An egg cell has food reserves. Explain why this is important for its function.
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Why is fertilization in humans called 'internal fertilization'?
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Suggest why many more sperm cells are produced than egg cells.
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Complete the table by adding yes in each row. The first one has been completed for you.
| Event in puberty | Happens in boys | Happens in girls | Happens in both boys and girls |
| Faster growth |
Yes |
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| Deepening of voice | |||
| Increase in underarm body hair | |||
| Widening of hips |
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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Why is it important that a female's menstrual cycle should stop when she is pregnant?
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Lower Secondary Stage 8
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What is an embryo? Choose one box.
