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CHAPTER 9 REPRODUCTION (9.3 AND 9.4)

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Name the process when a sperm meets and fuses with an ovum to form a zygote.

a)

Fertilisation

b)

Fusion

c)

Conception

d)

Implantation

2.

Where does fertilization occur?

a)

The uterus

b)

The oviduct

c)

The ovary

3.
How are identical twins formed?
a)
two eggs fertilised
b)
fertilized egg splits
c)
two identical eggs are released
d)
two identical sperm fertilize the egg
4.

Tick the stages of fertilisation

a)

Capcitation

b)

Acrosomal reaction

c)

Fusion of sperm's head and oocyte's plasma membrane

d)

Cortical reaction

5.

The stage where sperms gain its enhanced mobility is

a)

Capacitation

b)

Cortical reaction

c)

Acrosomal reaction

d)

Fusion

6.

Following the fusion of sperm's head with oocyte's plasma membrane...

a)

The other half of chromosomal sets are released into oocyte.

b)

Meiosis is completed.

c)

Na+ is released from oocyte's endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Increase in Ca2+ which later trigger cortical reaction

7.

In cortical reaction..

a)

Zona pellucida hardens, prevent penetration of other sperms

b)

Receptors for sperm binding on oocytes are cleaved off

c)

Granulosa cells thickened, prevent sperms entry

d)

Oocyte's membrane because non-permeable

8.

These are the consequence of fertilisation, except.

a)

Restoration of ploidy number (2n)

b)

Determination of the sex of the embryo

c)

Reconstruction of multicellular state

d)

Termination of embryo's developmental programme

9.

What are the three main stages of embryogenesis?

a)

Cleavage

b)

Proliferative

c)

Gastrulation

d)

Organogenesis

10.

These two are present during cleavage stage of embryo.

a)

Morula

b)

Blastula

c)

Neurula

d)

Gastrula

11.

The three germ layers formed during _________ stage.

a)

Neurula

b)

Gastrula

c)

Blastula

d)

Organula

12.

These organs rise from ectoderm layer, except

a)

Skin

b)

Brain

c)

Spinal cord

d)

Muscles

13.

These systems are originated from mesoderm layer, except

a)

Sensory system

b)

Skeletomuscular system

c)

Circulatory system

d)

Lymphatic system

14.

Endoderm give rise to..

a)

Epithelial lining of excretory organs

b)

Liver and pancrease

c)

Epithelial lining of guts

d)

epithelial of the skin

15.
What is the single cell formed when the sperm and the egg join together?
a)
sex cell
b)
zygote
c)
fetus
d)
embryo
16.
What is the multi-celled mass formed by the divisions of the single cell formed at conception?
a)
zygote
b)
egg cell
c)
fetus
d)
embryo
17.
What is the term that describes when the growing cells become recognizable as a human?
a)
baby 
b)
fetus
c)
embryo
d)
zygote
18.
What is the structure in the womb that filters nutrients and waste between mother and baby?
a)
umbilical cord
b)
placenta
c)
amniotic sac
d)
uterus
19.
What is fertilization?
a)
When a male sperm cell joins with a female egg cell
b)
The time when a fetus is ready to be born
c)
When the egg implants in the uterine lining
d)
The time when the zygote turns into an embryo
20.
What is the most common sign of pregnancy?
a)
nausea and vomiting
b)
feeling more hungry than normal
c)
headaches and backaches
d)
not getting a period
21.
Which of the following can occur if a mother uses toxic substances during her pregnancy?
a)
The child could have behavioral problems.
b)
She could give birth to a stillborn baby.
c)
She could increase her risk of having a miscarriage.
d)
all of the above
22.
A period of three months is known as a(n)
a)
gestation
b)
embryo
c)
trimester
23.
Which of the following is the range of the amount of weight a pregnant woman should expect to gain during pregnancy?
a)
5 to 15 pounds
b)
15 to 25 pounds
c)
25 to 35 pounds
d)
35 to 45 pounds
24.

Which hormone is inhibited during pregnancy in order to prevent contractions of the uterus?

a)

Oxtytocin

b)

Progesterone

c)

Estrogen

d)

FSH

25.

What does the blastocyst secrete?

a)

HCG

b)

Estrogen

c)

Progesterone

d)

ADH

26.

What helps to prevent polyspermy?

a)

The contraceptive pill

b)

The unequal division of oocytes

c)

The placental barrier

d)

The cortical reaction

27.

What helps to prevent polyspermy?

a)

The contraceptive pill

b)

The unequal division of oocytes

c)

The placental barrier

d)

The cortical reaction

28.

Which hormone critical for the maintenance of corpus luteum following the implantation of blastocyst?

a)

human chronic gonadotropin

b)

human chorionic gonadotropin

c)

human chorionic gonadotrophin

d)

human chorionic gonatotropin

29.

What would happen if corpus luteum is not maintained following implantation of embryo?

a)

miscarriage

b)

preterm birth

c)

follicle development

d)

organogenesis cannot happen

30.

These are the functions of estrogen during pregnancy.. except..

a)

critical for organ development of the fetus

b)

increase the expression of oxytocin receptor on myometrium

c)

inhibit prolactin and oxytocin

d)

prepare the myometrium for parturition by increasing its sensitivity to oxytocin

31.

Tick all correct answers.


During birth;

a)

Oxytocin released from fetus and mother's posterior p. gland stimulates uterine contraction

b)

Oxytocin stimulates placenta to make prostaglandin which further enhance uterine contraction

c)

Contraction stimulates more oxytocin and prostaglandin secretion

32.

What is the biggest player that induces parturitions?

a)

Drops of progesterone and rise of estrogen

b)

Drops of progesterone and estrogen

c)

Rise of progesterone and drops of estrogen

d)

Rise of both progesterone and estrogen

33.

Why do you think a female passes her gestation periods and deliver her baby later than scheduled?

a)

Progesterone level is still high

b)

Estrogen level is still high

c)

Progesterone level is still low

d)

Estrogen level is still low

34.

Which of these hormones is critical for milk production?

a)

Prolactin

b)

Oxytocin

c)

Estrogen

d)

Progesterone

35.

How can suckling of a baby to his/her mother's breast could save her mother's life following delivery? Tick all relevant answers.

a)

Promotes more oxytocin release

b)

Promotes more uterine contraction

c)

Constriction of ruptured bloods vessels occurs more

d)

Prevent excessive bleeding