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Edexcel IGCSE·Human Biology·IGCSE Human Biology

Reproduction & Development

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The reproductive systems, the menstrual cycle, fertilisation, pregnancy and contraception.

Human reproduction is sexual, controlled by hormones.

Gametes and fertilisation

The male gamete is the sperm, the female the egg (ovum). Fertilisation is the fusion of their nuclei, forming a zygote that develops into an embryo.

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