GCSE Biology – Reproduction and pregnancy

Last updated: 20/07/2020
CCEA GCSE Science – Combined science foundation Reproduction, fertility and contraception GCSE Biology – Reproduction and pregnancy

Learning Objectives

-I can describe the function of the testes and urethra
-I can describe the function of the scrotum and penis
-I can describe the function of the sperm tube and prostate gland
-I can describe the function of the ovaries and oviducts
-I can describe the function of the uterus, cervix and vagina
-I can describe the adaptations of sperm cells
-I can describe the process of fertilisation
-I can recall that the zygote divides by mitosis
-I can recall that embryos differentiate into many different tissues
-I can describe the adaptations of the placenta
-I can describe the purpose of the umbilical cord
-I can describe the purpose of amniotic fluid
-I can recall that testosterone is produced in the testes
-I can recall that oestrogen is produced in the ovaries
-I can recall that testosterone is produced in the testes
-I can describe the purpose of sex hormones