Chapter 4 Exercises
Chapter 4 Exercises
1) Name the parts of the female reproductive system based on their functions.
a) The place where the embryo develops and grow.
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b) The place where fertilization between a sperm and an ovum occurs.
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c) Produces mucus to enable sperms to swim easily into the uterus.
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d) Produces female gametes and female sex hormones.
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e) Receives sperms and acts as a channel through which a baby is born.
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2) Compare the changes that occur during puberty for both males and females.
Males Changes Females
Age
Physical changes
Growth of hair
Emotional changes
3)
a) Name and explain the phases I,II,III and IV of the menstrual cycle.
Phase I:
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Phase II:
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Phase III:
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Phase IV:
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b) What will happen if the ovum is not fertilized?
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c) State one importance of personal hygiene during menstruation.
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d) What is the effect of irregular menstruation on a female?
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e) If the 23rd May is Mary first day of menstruation phase, determine Mary’s first day of
menstruation phase of the following month.
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4) a) Pollination process takes place before fertilization happens. Explain the pollination
process.
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b) State and explain the 4 pollinating agents.
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