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Contraception

6 questions · 64 marks · about 1 hour

Contraception questions

TopicContraception

AQA 8464 Contraception 6 questions

Biology Paper 2 June 2025 Foundation tier, Question 6, also on the Higher paper 9 marks

This question is about the hormones involved in reproduction.

6.1

Name one hormone produced in the ovaries.

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6.2

Give one function of the hormone that is produced in the testes.

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6.3

Different methods of contraception can involve:

• barriers

• hormones.

Condoms are a barrier method of contraception.

Give one advantage of condoms as a method of contraception compared with hormonal methods of contraception.

Do not refer to cost in your answer.

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6.4

Describe how hormones are used in different methods of contraception.

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Biology Paper 2 June 2025 Higher tier, Question 2, also on the Foundation paper 9 marks

This question is about the hormones involved in reproduction.

2.1

Name one hormone produced in the ovaries.

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2.2

Give one function of the hormone that is produced in the testes.

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2.3

Different methods of contraception can involve:

• barriers

• hormones.

Condoms are a barrier method of contraception.

Give one advantage of condoms as a method of contraception compared with hormonal methods of contraception.

Do not refer to cost in your answer.

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2.4

Describe how hormones are used in different methods of contraception.

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Biology Paper 2 November 2021 Foundation tier, Question 6 13 marks

Figure 5 shows glands in the human body.

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6.1

Which organ system includes the glands shown in Figure 5 ?

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6.2

Which gland produces insulin?

Tick (✓) one box.

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6.3

Which gland produces hormones that stimulate the other glands to produce hormones?

Tick (✓) one box.

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6.4

How do hormones travel from one gland to another gland?

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6.5

Name two glands involved in human reproduction.

Do not refer to glands shown on Figure 5 in your answer.

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6.6

Ovulation test kits can help women know when they are most fertile.

Ovulation test kits detect the increase in the hormone that stimulates ovulation.

Which hormone is detected by ovulation test kits?

Tick (✓) one box.

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6.7

A new contraceptive drug for men is being tested.

The drug:

• is given in one injection

• stops sperm being able to fertilise eggs

• is effective for up to 13 years.

Evaluate the use of the new drug compared with existing contraceptive methods.

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Biology Paper 2 November 2021 Higher tier, Question 1 13 marks

Figure 1 shows glands in the human body.

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1.1

Which organ system includes the glands shown in Figure 1 ?

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1.2

Which gland produces insulin? Tick (✓) one box.

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1.3

Which gland produces hormones that stimulate the other glands to produce hormones? Tick (✓) one box.

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1.4

How do hormones travel from one gland to another gland?

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1.5

Name two glands involved in human reproduction. Do not refer to glands shown on Figure 1 in your answer.

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1.6

Ovulation test kits can help women know when they are most fertile. Ovulation test kits detect the increase in the hormone that stimulates ovulation. Which hormone is detected by ovulation test kits? Tick (✓) one box.

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1.7

A new contraceptive drug for men is being tested. The drug:

• is given in one injection

• stops sperm being able to fertilise eggs

• is effective for up to 13 years.

Evaluate the use of the new drug compared with existing contraceptive methods.

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Biology Paper 2 November 2020 Foundation tier, Question 1 12 marks

This question is about reproduction.

1.1

Which two statements are true for sexual reproduction in humans? Tick (✓) two boxes.

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1.2

Humans reproduce by sexual reproduction. Complete Figure 1 to show the inheritance of sex.

Figure 1

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1.3

Draw a ring around the genotype of all male children in Figure 1.

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1.4

When children reach puberty, reproductive hormones cause changes in their bodies. Draw one line from each hormone to the change the hormone causes at puberty.

Change the hormone Hormone causes at puberty

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1.5

A woman does not want to become pregnant. She considers two methods of contraception.

Draw one line from each method of contraception to how the method prevents pregnancy.

Method of contraception How the method prevents

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1.6

Give one advantage and one disadvantage of taking oral contraceptives to prevent pregnancy.

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Biology Paper 2 June 2018 Higher tier, Question 6 8 marks

Figure 4 shows how hormone concentrations vary during a normal human menstrual cycle if a woman does not become pregnant.

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6.1

Calculate the rate of increase in LH concentration between day 9 and day 12 Give your answer in arbitrary units per hour. Give your answer to 2 significant figures.

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6.2

Describe the sequence of hormone interactions in the menstrual cycle. Name where each hormone is produced.

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6.3

Progesterone is used in some contraceptives. Suggest one advantage of using a progesterone patch rather than a progesterone oral contraceptive.

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