Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Human Biology (4HB1/02) Question Paper And Mark Scheme 2026

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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE (9–1)


Afternoon (Time: 1 hour 45 minutes) Paper
reference 4HB1/02
Human Biology 🟐 🟐


UNIT: 4HB1
Paper: 02


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Pearson Edexcel International GCSE Human Biology (4HB1/02)
Question Paper And Mark Scheme 2026

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, Answer ALL questions.
1 (a) The words in the box give the names of some of the parts of the male and female
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reproductive systems.

epididymis ovary oviduct seminal vesicle

testes uterus urethra vagina

vulva

Complete the table by giving the name of the part that matches the description.
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Description Name of part

duct that carries urine and sperm

produces sperm

where fertilised ovum is implanted
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produces the fluid part of semen

where sperm is deposited during intercourse

where fertilisation happens

releases ova

(b) Oxytocin and LH (luteinising hormone) are two hormones found in females.
(i) Describe the functions of oxytocin.
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(ii) Describe the functions of LH.
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(Total for Question 1 = 12 marks)
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