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What is the primary function of the uterus?
What happens to the uterine lining if fertilization does not occur?
What is the main purpose of ovulation?
What is the journey of sperm during fertilization?
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What occurs during the process of fertilization?
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What is the primary function of the placenta?
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How long does human pregnancy typically last?
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What is the process called when the uterus begins to contract during pregnancy?
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What is the purpose of the oviducts (Fallopian tubes)?
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What is the result of the sperm fertilizing the egg?
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What percentage of heterosexual couples is affected by infertility?
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What is the main cause of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome?
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Which of the following is NOT a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)?
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After how many months of regular, unprotected intercourse is a couple considered infertile?
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What are the consequences of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome for the child?
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Why is understanding reproductive health important?
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What can be a consequence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)?
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How can Foetal Alcohol Syndrome be prevented?
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What is infertility a result of?
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Why is reproductive health important?
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What is the primary purpose of puberty?
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What triggers the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?
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What is the primary function of the pituitary gland in puberty?
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What is the result of the fusion of sex cells during reproduction?
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What is the primary function of reproduction in humans?
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What is the role of the ovaries in females during puberty?
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What is the result of puberty in females?
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What is the primary function of testosterone in males during puberty?
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What is the primary characteristic of primary sexual characteristics?
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What is the result of the release of hormones from the pituitary gland during puberty?
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What marks the onset of the menstrual cycle?
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What is the primary function of the pituitary gland in relation to puberty?
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What is the primary function of the testes in males?
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What is the purpose of the scrotum?
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What is the function of the vas deferens?
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What is the purpose of the urethra in males?
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What is the function of the vagina in females?
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What is the primary function of oestrogen in females?
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What is the primary function of testosterone in males?
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What is the purpose of the uterus in females?
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What is the ultimate reason for the existence of reproduction in humans?
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What triggers the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?
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What is the primary purpose of breast development in females during puberty?
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What is the role of the pituitary gland during puberty?
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What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
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What happens to the uterine lining during ovulation?
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What is the primary difference between primary and secondary sexual characteristics?
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What is the result of the fusion of sex cells during reproduction?
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Where does fertilization of the egg by sperm typically occur?
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What is the role of oestrogen in females during puberty?
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What is the result of fertilization of the egg by sperm?
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What is the purpose of the oviducts (Fallopian tubes)?
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What marks the beginning of puberty?
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What is the primary function of gametes during reproduction?
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What happens to the zygote after fertilization?
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What is the purpose of the placenta and umbilical cord?
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What is the purpose of testosterone in males during puberty?
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How long does human pregnancy typically last?
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What triggers labor and birth?
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What is the result of successful implantation of a fertilized egg?
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What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?
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Which hormone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?
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What is the purpose of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?
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What is the primary function of the female reproductive system?
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Which hormone is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics?
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What marks the onset of puberty in females?
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What is the role of the pituitary gland in puberty?
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What is the result of increased levels of testosterone in males?
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What is the result of increased levels of oestrogen in females?
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What is the purpose of the vas deferens in the male reproductive system?
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What is the approximate percentage of heterosexual couples affected by infertility?
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What is the primary cause of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome?
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Which of the following STDs can have severe health consequences and affect fertility?
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What is the result of consuming alcohol during pregnancy?
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What can be a consequence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)?
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How long does a couple need to try to conceive before being considered infertile?
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What is the primary effect of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome on the child?
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Why is understanding reproductive health important?
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What are the consequences of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) for fertility?
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What is the result of infertility in a couple?
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What is the primary function of the gonads in puberty?
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What is the role of the larynx in male puberty?
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What is the primary function of the scrotum in males?
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What is the result of increased oestrogen levels in females during puberty?
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What is the primary function of the epididymis in males?
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What is the primary function of the foreskin in males?
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What is the primary function of the vas deferens in males?
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What is the result of increased testosterone levels in males during puberty?
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What is the primary function of the urethra in males?
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What is the primary function of the vagina in females?
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What is a common consequence of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome for the affected child?
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What is a primary cause of infertility in both men and women?
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)?
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What is the primary reason understanding reproductive health is important?
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What is a common method of transmission of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)?
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What percentage of heterosexual couples is affected by infertility?
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What is a major health consequence of Foetal Alcohol Syndrome?
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What is a primary reason for the importance of reproductive health?
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What is a consequence of consuming alcohol during pregnancy?
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Why is it essential to understand reproductive health?
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What is the primary purpose of the production of gametes in humans?
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What is the primary function of the pituitary gland during puberty?
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What is the result of the release of hormones from the pituitary gland during puberty?
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What is the primary difference between primary and secondary sexual characteristics?
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What is the primary function of oestrogen in females during puberty?
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What is the primary function of testosterone in males during puberty?
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What is the primary purpose of breast development in females during puberty?
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What is the role of the ovaries in females during puberty?
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What is the primary function of the testes in males during puberty?
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What is the ultimate reason for the existence of reproduction in humans?
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What is the primary function of the endometrium?
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Which part of the oviduct plays a crucial role in fertilization?
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What is the result of the egg's surface changing after fertilization?
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What is the primary function of the umbilical cord?
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During which stage of pregnancy does the embryo develop into a fetus?
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What is the primary function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
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What is the result of the thickened uterine lining not being shed during pregnancy?
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What is the primary function of the female reproductive cycle?
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What is the primary site of fertilization of the egg by sperm?
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What is the primary function of the embryo during gestation?
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