Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Sexual reproduction in humans
Sexual reproduction in humans — practice question
Fig. 1.1 presents an in vitro fertilisation (IVF) procedure. It shows the female reproductive system with A and B labelled, syringe C drawing egg cells from the ovary, dish D, and syringe E placing embryos into a dish. The term "embryo" appears beside the last dish. The diagram is not drawn to scale.
(a(i))[3]
Name the structures A, B and D.
(a(ii))[1]
State the function of syringe C.
(b(i))[1]
Name a hormone that would be injected to promote egg cell development.
(b(ii))[1]
State when, during the menstrual cycle, this hormone ought to be injected.
(b(iii))[1]
Draw an X on Fig. 1.1 to show where the embryos should be placed.
(c)[4]
Discuss the social effects of IVF.
Worked solution & mark scheme
This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “A is the vagina” …