Human Reproduction 1

When is ovulation most likely to occur?

• About halfway between the start of one menstruation and the next
• At the start of menstruation
• 1-5 days before the start of menstruation
• 5-10 days after the start of menstruation

The diagram shows the 28 days of the menstrual cycle. When does the lining of the uterus break down?

• A
• B
• C
• D

The diagram below represents a system in the human body. The function of structure X is to _____________

• produce energy needed for sperm to move

• provide food for the sperm to carry to the egg

• produce and store urine

• produce sperms and male sex hormones

Which part of the uterus is connected to the vagina?

• The fallopian tubes

• The cervix

• The ovaries

Which is true for sexual reproduction?

• It involves a male and female parts to reproduce.

• It does not involve any male or female parts to reproduce.

• It takes one mate to reproduce.

Fertilisation is when a sperm fuses with an egg.

• True

• False

Every woman's period is the same.

• True

• False

The male sex cell is called…

• egg

• embryo

• sperm

• foetus

The female sex cell is called…

• ovum

• embryo

• foetus

• gland

The tube leading from the uterus to the ovaries is the...

• long tube

• ovary tube

• Fallopian tube

• falliduct