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Reproduction Junior Cycle

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The diagram shows the female reproductive system. The part labelled B is called  
a)
sperm 
b)
the egg  
c)
the womb  
d)
the ovary 
2.

The diagram shows the female reproductive system. The part labelled A is called

a)

the egg

b)

the uterus

c)

the ovary

d)

sperm

3.
Where in their female reproductive system is fertilisation most likely to take place?
a)
fallopian tube
b)
uterus
c)
vagina
d)
 cervix
4.
This usually occurs between days 6 and 12 of the menstrual cycle.
a)
Shedding of the lining of the uterus
b)
An egg is released from the ovaries
c)
The lining of the uterus remains in place in preparation for the possible arrival of an early embryo.
d)
 The lining of the uterus builds up
5.
The diagram shows the female reproductive system during the fertile period of the menstrual cycle. Select what happens in the ovary during this time?
a)
 Implantation occurs.
b)
An egg is released.
c)
A sperm fuses (joins) with an egg.
d)
Fertilisation takes place.
6.
The period during which a girl sexually matures is called
a)
menstrual cycle
b)
puberty
c)
childhood
d)
teens
7.

The time in a woman’s life when menstruation usually no longer occurs is called

a)

Menopause

b)

Menstruation

c)

Old Age

d)

Puberty

8.

The eggs are produced in

a)

the ovaries.

b)

the uterus

c)

the fallopian tube

d)

the cervix

9.
The term "uterus" is another name for ?
a)
the womb
b)
ovary 
c)
placenta 
d)
vagina
10.
After fertilisation the zygote increases in size and travels down the Fallopian tube to become embedded in the walls of the womb. This process is known as
a)
implantation
b)
ovulation
c)
menstruation
d)
conception
11.
That fusion of the male and female gamete to form a zygote is known as ? 
a)
fertilisation
b)
menstruation
c)
pollination
d)
 ejaculation
12.
This occurs on days 1 to 5 of the menstrual cycle.
a)
The lining of the uterus remains in place in preparation for the possible arrival of an early embryo.
b)
Shedding of the lining of the uterus
c)
An egg is released from the ovaries
d)
The lining of the uterus builds up
13.
The diagram shows the male reproductive system and part of the urinary system. Which is the prostate gland?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
14.
In human reproduction, which sequence of events if correct?
a)
menstruation > ovulation > fertilisation > implantation
b)
menstruation > ovulation > implantation > fertilisation
c)
ovulation > menstruation > fertilisation > implantation
d)
ovulation > menstruation > implantation > fertilisation
15.

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

a)

produce energy needed for sperm to move

b)

provide food for the sperm to carry to the egg

c)

produce and store urine

d)

produce sperms and male sex hormones

16.

What is Contraception?

a)

Pills that prevent STD

b)

A method of preventing pregnancy

c)

Sexually Transmitted Disease

d)

Getting impregnated

17.

What does IVF stand for?

a)

In vitro fertilisation

b)

Insert viable foetus

c)

Internal variable fertilisation

d)

Internal vitro fertilisation

18.

The process where an egg is released from an ovary is called...

a)

ovulation

b)

egg release

c)

ovum release

d)

fertilisation

19.

The male reproductive organ that produces sperm is…

a)

scrotum

b)

puberty

c)

placenta

d)

testes

20.

The organ which connects the placenta to the foetus in the uterus is the…

a)

baby cord

b)

gland

c)

umbilical cord

d)

ducts

21.

Sexual maturity is reached during the period of…

a)

hormone

b)

maturing

c)

growth spurt

d)

puberty

22.

The site of fertilization is the

a)

vagina

b)

uterus

c)

ovary

d)

fallopian tube

23.

Which structure is the sperm duct?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

24.
Which of the following occur during labor
a)
cervix dilates
b)
uterine contractions
c)
water breaks
d)
all of these
25.
Lactation is the
a)
fusing of egg and sperm
b)
attachment of the zygote to the uterine wall
c)
contractions of the uterus in preparation for childbirth
d)
releasing of milk to the newborn
26.

Which structure is the penis?

a)

A

b)

D

c)

C

d)

B