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Reproduction & The Menstrual Cycle

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The diagram shows the 28 days of the menstrual cycle. When does the lining of the uterus break down?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
2.
The diagram shows the female reproductive system. In which parts are the eggs and the zygote formed?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
3.
Chimpanzees have 48 chromosomes in each normal body cell. How many chromosomes does a chimpanzee gamete contain?
a)
23
b)
24
c)
46
d)
48
4.

In a typical 28 day menstrual cycle, when is ovulation most likely to occur?

a)

Day 1 to 5

b)

Day 6 to 13

c)

Day 14

d)

Day 15 to 28

5.

Length of menstrual cycle can be affected by

a)

Stress

b)

Malnutrition

c)

Illness

d)

Exercise

6.

What is the scientific name for a sex cell?

a)

Gromets

b)

Embryo

c)

Gamete

d)

Stem cell

7.

Which part of the female reproductive system produces oestrogen and progesterone?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

8.

Where in the body does fertilisation occur in humans?

a)

Epididymis

b)

Uterus

c)

Oviduct

d)

Vagina

9.

The human female reproductive system is represented below. Where will the embryo attach itself after fertilisation?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

10.

What hormones are released by the Pituitary Gland?

a)

FSH, Oestrogen, LH and Progesterone

b)

FSH, Oestrogen, and Progesterone

c)

FSH, LH and Progesterone

d)

FSH and LH

11.
The ovarian follicle is stimulated through development by:
a)
FSH
b)
LH
c)
Estrogen
d)
Progesterone
12.

A temporary suspension of the menstrual cycle normally occurs during

a)

menstruation

b)

pregnancy

c)

ovulation

d)

menopause