Year 7 Human Reproduction

What normally happens on day 14 of the menstrual cycle?

• Period (menstruation)

• Egg released (ovulation)

• Egg dies if not fertilised

• Lining of the womb starts to thicken

In which part of the female reproductive system does a baby develop?

• Uterus

• Vagina

• Oviduct

• Ovary

What is the function of the penis in human reproduction?

• Where sperm are produced

• Where sperm pass through and liquid is added

• Where semen is ejaculated from

• Where the egg travels along to be fertilised

Which option correctly lists some of the changes which occur in males during puberty?

• Voice breaks, testicles produce sperm, breasts develop

• Voice breaks, testicles and penis get bigger, periods start

• Pubic hair grows, ovaries start to release eggs, testicle produce sperm

• Voice breaks, testicles produce sperm, testicles and penis get bigger, pubic hair grows

Which two statements are true of identical twins?

• They can be both boys, both girls, or a boy and a girl

• They can have different natural hair and eye colours

• They must be both girls or both boys

• They are made from one egg cell and one sperm cell

Male sex cells are adapted to their function because they have....

• A food store for the new cell being formed

• A large a bulky shape

• A tail to help them swim to meet an egg

Which of the following is an example of a male fertility problem?

• High sperm count

• Unusual ovulation

• Blocked oviducts

• Low sperm count

Which parts of the female reproductive system must the sperm swim through to find an egg?

• Cervix, uterus and oviduct

• Uterus, oviduct and ovary

• Cervix, uterus and scrotum

• Cervix, glands and oviduct

Which two of the following actions could be potentially harmful to an unborn baby?

• Eating a healthy, balanced diet during pregnancy

• Smoking during pregancy

• Drinking excessive alcohol during pregnancy

• Exercising carefully during pregnancy

What is the purpose of the placenta? (select two answers)

• To remove waste products from the baby's blood

• To provide oxygen and nutrients to a growing baby

• To provide nutrients to a mother during pregnancy

• To remove waste products from the mother's blood