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The effects of ageing on the reproductive system: OCR A‑Level Biology B questions

Every OCR A-Level Biology B exam question on 4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q11

    June 2024 · Paper 1

    1 mark4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2024 Paper 1, question 11: Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to relieve the symptoms of menopause. What is not an advantage of taking HRT during menopause? A Preventing hot flushe

  2. Q32(a)(i)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    2 marks4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 32(a)(i): Name one hormone that increases and one hormone that decreases in concentration during the onset of menopause. Hormone that increases in concentration Hormone t

  3. Q32(a)(ii)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    1 mark4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 32(a)(ii): Ageing of the reproductive system is the main cause of menopause. Name one other factor that may result in menopause. [1]

  4. Q32(b)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    4 marks4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 32(b): Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly used to relieve the symptoms of menopause but many women are concerned about the risks. In one investigation, rese

  5. Q32(c)(i)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    2 marks4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 32(c)(i): Explain how BPH causes symptoms such as inability to completely empty the bladder. [2]

  6. Q32(c)(ii)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    1 mark4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 32(c)(ii): Apart from changes to the prostate gland, state one other change caused by ageing on the male reproductive system. [1]

  7. Q22

    November 2021 · Paper 1

    1 mark4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    November 2021 Paper 1, question 22: Which of the options, A to D, about the onset of menopause and secretion of female hormones is correct? A Secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) increa

  8. Q17

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    1 mark4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
    No published mark scheme
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 17: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an age-related condition in men. Which of the options, A to D, is true of prostate cells in the development of BPH? A cell

  9. Q31(c)

    November 2020 · Paper 1

    6 marks4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
    No published mark scheme
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    November 2020 Paper 1, question 31(c): This question is about the female reproductive system and pregnancy. (c)* During the menopause in women, menstruation becomes irregular and eventually ceases. T

  10. Q5(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 3

    6 marks4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2019 Paper 3, question 5(b): Fig. 5, on the insert, is a photomicrograph of a human ovary. Structures within the ovary have been labelled, A to F. (b)* The appearance of an ovary changes wi

  11. Q4(a)(i)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    2 marks4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 4(a)(i): Explain the difference between male infertility and erectile dysfunction. [2]

  12. Q4(a)(ii)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 4(a)(ii): State one factor, other than physiological ageing, that can cause erectile dysfunction. [1]

  13. Q4(b)(i)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    3 marks4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 4(b)(i): Use Fig. 4 to assess the effect of HRT on the incidence of disease and injury. [3]

  14. Q4(b)(ii)

    June 2018 · Paper 2

    6 marks4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2018 Paper 2, question 4(b)(ii): (ii)* In November 2015 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued new guidelines for managing the menopause. These included: • Women wi

  15. Q2(c)(i)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    4 marks4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 2(c)(i): Using the data in Fig. 2.2, describe and explain the relationship between the number of follicles and age. [4]

  16. Q2(c)(ii)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 2(c)(ii): Name the biological process that occurs as a result of changes in the number of follicles between 45 and 50 years of age. [1]

  17. Q2(c)(iii)

    June 2017 · Paper 2

    1 mark4.2.2 The effects of ageing on the reproductive system
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    June 2017 Paper 2, question 2(c)(iii): Describe two symptoms that women may experience during this process. [1] for the next question
All 17 questions on The effects of ageing on the reproductive system, as a list
  1. June 2024, Paper 1, Q11 (1 mark): Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is used to relieve the symptoms of menopause. What is not an advantage of taking HRT during menopause? A Preventing hot flushe
  2. June 2022, Paper 1, Q32(a)(i) (2 marks): Name one hormone that increases and one hormone that decreases in concentration during the onset of menopause. Hormone that increases in concentration Hormone t
  3. June 2022, Paper 1, Q32(a)(ii) (1 mark): Ageing of the reproductive system is the main cause of menopause. Name one other factor that may result in menopause. [1]
  4. June 2022, Paper 1, Q32(b) (4 marks): Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is commonly used to relieve the symptoms of menopause but many women are concerned about the risks. In one investigation, rese
  5. June 2022, Paper 1, Q32(c)(i) (2 marks): Explain how BPH causes symptoms such as inability to completely empty the bladder. [2]
  6. June 2022, Paper 1, Q32(c)(ii) (1 mark): Apart from changes to the prostate gland, state one other change caused by ageing on the male reproductive system. [1]
  7. November 2021, Paper 1, Q22 (1 mark): Which of the options, A to D, about the onset of menopause and secretion of female hormones is correct? A Secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) increa
  8. November 2020, Paper 1, Q17 (1 mark): Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is an age-related condition in men. Which of the options, A to D, is true of prostate cells in the development of BPH? A cell
  9. November 2020, Paper 1, Q31(c) (6 marks): This question is about the female reproductive system and pregnancy. (c)* During the menopause in women, menstruation becomes irregular and eventually ceases. T
  10. June 2019, Paper 3, Q5(b) (6 marks): Fig. 5, on the insert, is a photomicrograph of a human ovary. Structures within the ovary have been labelled, A to F. (b)* The appearance of an ovary changes wi
  11. June 2018, Paper 2, Q4(a)(i) (2 marks): Explain the difference between male infertility and erectile dysfunction. [2]
  12. June 2018, Paper 2, Q4(a)(ii) (1 mark): State one factor, other than physiological ageing, that can cause erectile dysfunction. [1]
  13. June 2018, Paper 2, Q4(b)(i) (3 marks): Use Fig. 4 to assess the effect of HRT on the incidence of disease and injury. [3]
  14. June 2018, Paper 2, Q4(b)(ii) (6 marks): (ii)* In November 2015 the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) issued new guidelines for managing the menopause. These included: • Women wi
  15. June 2017, Paper 2, Q2(c)(i) (4 marks): Using the data in Fig. 2.2, describe and explain the relationship between the number of follicles and age. [4]
  16. June 2017, Paper 2, Q2(c)(ii) (1 mark): Name the biological process that occurs as a result of changes in the number of follicles between 45 and 50 years of age. [1]
  17. June 2017, Paper 2, Q2(c)(iii) (1 mark): Describe two symptoms that women may experience during this process. [1] for the next question

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