Reproductive System

What is the function of the reproductive system?

• To create sex organs.

• To expel wastes from the body.

• To make new humans.

• To make you feel awkward.

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What might happen if the testes were located inside the body?

• Sperm might get too cold and die.

• Sperm would overheat and die.

• The testes would interfere with the functioning of the penis.

• The testes would be called ovaries instead.

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What happens immediately after sperm leaves the testes?

• They enter the oviduct.

• They enter the urinary system.

• They are immediately expelled from the body.

• They mix with seminal fluid.

What can you conclude from the fact that adult men make 250 million sperm cells every day?

• It takes millions of sperm to fertilize an egg cell.

• The male reproductive system makes more sperm than it needs to fertilize eggs.

• Women make millions of egg cells every day as well.

• The male reproductive system makes too many sperm cells.

Which term best describes the appearance of sperm cell?

• Microscopic

• Large

• Diverse

• Red

How are male reproductive organs different from female reproductive organs?

• Female organs are located outside the body; male organs are located inside the body.

• Female organs are convex in shape; male organs are concave.

• Male organs are located outside the body; female organs are located inside the body.

• Female organs produce hormones; male organs do not.

What is the function of the uterus?

• It's where fetuses grow.

• It produces hormones that cause egg cells to be released.

• It provides a pathway between the ovaries and the vagina.

• It prevents women from becoming pregnant.

How frequently do ovaries release egg cells?

• Once a day

• Once a year

• Once a month

• Once and hour

Where do egg cells travel immediately after they're released from the ovaries?

• Into the uterus

• Into the vagina

• Into the cervix

• Into the fallopian tubes

How many egg cells does a woman produce each day?

• 1

• 100 million

• 250 million

• None; women are born with a lifetime supply