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APH Biology Reproduction and Development

Total questions: 142

Worksheet time: 1hrs 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Arrange the CORRECT sequence of sperm movement;

1. Urethra

2. Vas deferens

3. Release from body

4. Testes

a)

4, 3, 2, 1

b)

4, 1, 2, 3

c)

4, 2, 1, 3

d)

2, 1, 2, 4

2.

Which of the following are both phases in the menstrual cycle?

a)

Follicular phase

and Secretory phase

b)

Follicular phase

and Luteal phase

c)

Proliferative phase

Secretory phase

d)

Follicular phase and Proliferative phase

3.

In a 28 day cycle, on which day does process ovulation normally occur?

a)

12

b)

14

c)

15

d)

17

4.

Choose the phases of menstrual cycle in the correct order.

a)

menstrual phase, follicular phase, ovulation phase, luteal phase

b)

follicular phase, ovulation phase, menstrual phase, luteal phase

c)

luteal phase, menstrual phase, ovulation phase, follicular phase

d)

ovulation phase, follicular phase, menstrual phase, luteal phase

5.

If fertilization occurs follicle will remain and secrete which hormone?

a)

FSH

b)

FSH and LH

c)

estrogen

d)

Estrogen and progesterone

6.

Where on the diagram does the placenta normally attatch?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

7.

G is the urethra. Besides excreting urine out of the body it helps to:

a)

Produce the hormone insulin

b)

Has no function

c)

Produce estrogen for the man

d)

Allow sperm to pass out of the penis

8.

In the monthly cycle, which event comes first?

a)

fertilization

b)

ovulation

c)

break down of the follicle

d)

growth of the follicle

9.

Where in the female body do the sperm and egg meet?

a)

Uterus

b)

Fallopian tubes

c)

Cervix

d)

Ovaries

10.

What is the part of the female reproductive system that produces eggs?

a)

Fallopian Tubes

b)

Uterus

c)

Vulva

d)

Ovary

11.

Which of the following statements is not a change that women experience during puberty

a)

Breast growth

b)

Ovulation and menstruation processes start

c)

Pubic hair begins to grow

d)

Voice gets deeper

12.

According to the image of the female reproductive system what is the journey of sperm once it enters the female reproductive system?

a)

A - B - C

b)

B - C -D

c)

A - D - C

d)

D - A - B

13.

What word is missing in the space in the following statement:


_____________ takes nutrients and oxygen from the mom's body and gives it to the fetus.

a)

Amniotic sac

b)

Amniotic fluid

c)

Placenta

d)

Umbilical cord

14.

The diagram shows the human male reproductive system.

Which numbers indicate a gland providing fluid for sperm (X) and a tube that transports sperm only (Y) ?

a)

X:1 Y: 2

b)

X:5 Y:3

c)

X:4 Y:3

d)

X:5 Y:2

15.

Menstruation involves.....

a)

the production of eggs

b)

shedding the inner lining of the uterus

c)

the production of estrogen

d)

ovulation

16.
When is ovulation most likely to occur?
a)
About halfway between the start of one menstruation and the next
b)
At the start of menstruation
c)
1-5 days before the start of menstruation
d)
5-10 days after the start of menstruation
17.

There is no such thing as a female condom.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Which type of birth control is pictured here?

a)

Diaphragm

b)

Intra-uterine Device (IUD)

c)

Condom

d)

Contraceptive pill

19.
Do Birth Control Pills prevent you from getting STD?
a)
Yes
b)
No
20.

Condoms prevent pregnancy ____% of the time with perfect use.

a)

94

b)

98

c)

100

d)

86

21.

What does IVF stand for?

a)

In vitro fertilisation

b)

Insert viable foetus

c)

Internal variable fertilisation

d)

Internal vitro fertilisation

22.

Tick on the boxes that show the parts of the male reproductive system.

a)

vagina

b)

testes

c)

ovary

d)

penis

e)

uterus

23.

Tick on the boxes that show the parts of the female reproductive system.

a)

penis

b)

ovary

c)

uterus

d)

testes

e)

vagina

24.

What is the scrotum?

a)

A pouch of skin surrounding the testes

b)

A fold of skin that protects the penis

c)

An additional gland located at the end of the urethra

25.

Which part of the uterus is connected to the vagina?

a)

The fallopian tubes

b)

The cervix

c)

The ovaries

26.

The fallopian tubes connect

a)

the ovaries to the uterus

b)

the uterus to the vagina

c)

the ovaries to the vagina

27.

The menstrual cycle lasts about

a)

14 days

b)

28 days

c)

one week

d)

2 days

28.

Without fertilization, the follicle...

a)

gets bigger

b)

evolves

c)

disintegrates

29.

The majority of a fetus's organs are formed

a)

during the first trimester

b)

during the second trimester

c)

during the third trimester

30.

The best way to prevent sexually transmitted infections is

a)

to use a condom during sexual intercourse

b)

wash your genitals

c)

go to the doctor

31.

Which structure is the vas deferens?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

32.

Do the mother and baby feel pain when the umbilical cord is cut?

a)

Yes

b)

No

33.

The cervix dilates about_____________ during labor:

a)

8 inches

b)

10 cm

c)

12 inches

d)

5 cm

34.

How many weeks is a full-term pregnancy?

a)

36

b)

10

c)

24

d)

40

35.

How many trimesters are there in a pregnancy?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

9

36.

This clear, yellow fluid surrounds the fetus as it develops:

a)

lanugo

b)

vernix

c)

amniotic fluid

d)

plasma

37.

Ideally the fetus turns itself feet first for delivery:

a)

True

b)

False

38.
What happens during the first stage of birth?
a)
contractions begin
b)
the cervix is fully dilated
c)
the placenta comes out
d)
the baby is born
39.
In stage two of birth,
a)
contractions begin
b)
the baby is born
c)
the placenta comes out
d)
cervix begins to dilate
40.
Which of the following is NOT true of menstruation?
a)
it occurs when the egg is not fertilized
b)
it occurs about every 28 days
c)
it is not the same for every woman
d)
It begins around age 21
41.
Which of the following is the stage of life between childhood and adulthood?
a)
adolescence
b)
Teenagers
c)
Peers
d)
Mid-Life
42.
This is the time when you develop physical characteristics of adults of your own gender.
a)
Adolescence
b)
Childhood
c)
Puberty
d)
Adulthood
43.
The joining of a male sperm cell and a female egg cell to form a human life.
a)
Reproduction
b)
Menstruation
c)
Ovulation
d)
Fertilization
44.

True or False: The egg is the female reproductive cell.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

The fallopian tubes are a part of the ______________ reproductive system.

a)

male

b)

female

46.

A fertilized egg undergoes several stages before it is implanted. In which of the following structure of the female reproductive system is the egg fertilized?

a)

Ovary

b)

Uterus

c)

Fallopian tube

d)

Cervix

47.

Choose one stage of human development

a)

stomach

b)

develop

c)

coordination

d)

infancy

48.

What is the other way to say "adolescent"?

a)

Adult

b)

Child

c)

Baby

d)

Teenager

49.

Human Pregnancy is divided into three major time periods. Each time period represents one-third of the total pregnancy. What are these time periods called?

a)

Trimesters

b)

Semesters

c)

Zygotes

50.

Puberty is the time when your body begins to ______________.

a)

become shorter and heavier.

b)

develop and change from a kid to an adult.

c)

change fast and lose weight.

d)

stop hormones and minerals.

51.

If you are happy one day, sad the next day, and then angry you have ______________.

a)

coordination

b)

skeleton system

c)

mood swings

d)

patience

52.

During puberty, __________ grows under the arms and pubic areas.

a)

glands

b)

mood

c)

hormones

d)

hair

53.

When a woman is expecting a baby she is __________.

a)

pregnant

b)

moody

c)

period

d)

estrogen

54.

You should always wear _________________.

a)

deodorant

b)

weight

c)

heat

d)

air conditioning

55.

When girls get their periods they may use _____________.

a)

hips

b)

pimples

c)

changes

d)

pads

56.

Women may wear tampons,menstrual cups or ___________.

a)

pads

b)

hips

c)

bras

d)

shave

57.

Which TWO of the following are the "female" hormones called?

a)

Estrogen

b)

Progesterone

c)

Testosterone

d)

Leptin

58.

The male sex cells are called what?

a)

Eggs

b)

Semen

c)

Ova

d)

Sperm

59.

The female sex cells are called what?

a)

Eggs

b)

Semen

c)

Sperm

d)

White blood cells

60.

The eggs are produced in a female's...

a)

Ovaries

b)

Testes

c)

Uterus

d)

Stomach

61.

The sperm are produced in a male's ...

a)

Ovaries

b)

Testes/Testicles

c)

Prostate gland

d)

Penis

62.

The process where a male sex cell and female sex cell combine is called ...

a)

Reproduction

b)

Fertilization

c)

Puberty

d)

Digestion

63.

The main reason why females hips widen is?

a)

To play sports

b)

Because of the release of testosterone

c)

To bare children

d)

Due to their period

64.

What is puberty?

a)

Sexual maturity & reproduction capability

b)

Release of sex hormones testosterone & estrogen

c)

Muscle development

d)

All of the above

65.

The release of an unfertilized egg and uterine lining is called?

a)

fertilization

b)

menstruation

c)

conception

d)

ejaculation

66.

The release of a mature egg from an ovary is?

a)

menstruation

b)

ejaculation

c)

period

d)

ovulation

67.
How can you get rid of body odor?
a)
Use deodorant
b)
Take more showers
c)
Try not to sweat
d)
All of the above
68.

When does puberty typically start?

a)

2-14

b)

7-18

c)

5-12

d)

9-15

69.
Everyone goes through puberty at the same speed. 
a)
True
b)
False
70.
What is a sign of puperty for females?
a)
wide hips
b)
bigger breasts 
c)
pimples
d)
All of the above 
71.

What is the sign of puberty for males?

a)

more hair

b)

voice change

c)

Pimples

d)

All of the above

72.

What is the science name for a males private part?

a)

Penis

b)

Vagina

73.

Boys won't get this as they go through puberty

a)

period

b)

deep voice

c)

spots (acne)

d)

pubic hair

74.

An erection happens when a penis fills with

a)

blood

b)

sperm

c)

wee

d)

water

75.

Both boys and girls are likely to get spots during puberty

a)

true

b)

false

76.

Testosterone is a _____________ sex hormone.

a)

male

b)

female

77.

Testosterone is made in

a)

testicles

b)

seminal vesicle

c)

penis

d)

scrotum

e)

bladder

78.
Pimples are caused by
a)
sweat
b)
having a dirty face
c)
increased oil production
d)
not eating enough salad
79.
You can manage your emotions by ___________.
a)
exercising
b)
eating nutritious foods
c)
getting enough rest
d)
all of the above
80.
When you have questions or need help you should ________________.
a)
Get your friend's opinion
b)
Talk to a trusted adult
c)
Give up
d)
Forget about it
81.
It is normal to want more privacy during adolescence.
a)
True
b)
False
82.

What is the function of the reproductive system?

a)

To create sex organs.

b)

To expel wastes from the body.

c)

To make new humans.

d)

To make you feel awkward.

83.

What is the function of the uterus?

a)

It's where fetuses grow.

b)

It produces hormones that cause egg cells to be released.

c)

It provides a pathway between the ovaries and the vagina.

d)

It prevents women from becoming pregnant.

84.

How frequently do ovaries release egg cells?

a)

Once a day.

b)

Once a year.

c)

Once a month.

d)

Once an hour.

85.

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

a)

Into the uterus.

b)

Into the vagina.

c)

Into the cervix.

d)

Into the fallopian tubes.

86.

How many egg cells does a woman produce each day?

a)

One.

b)

100 million.

c)

250 million.

d)

None; women are born with a lifetime supply.

87.

What term describes when the baby is taken out of the uterus by making an incision in the lower abdomen?

a)

Caesar's sectioning

b)

Miscarriage

c)

C-section

d)

Breeched birth

88.
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
89.
How does a woman know when she is going into labor?
a)
Her water breaks
b)
She has contractions
c)
Either one of the above could happen
d)
Neither of the above could happen
90.

Who gives birth?

a)

The Father

b)

The Mother

c)

The Baby

91.

What is delivered in the 3rd stage of childbirth?

a)

The Baby

b)

The Anemic Sack

c)

The Placenta

d)

The Testes

92.

How much does the cervix dilate to in early labor?

a)

4 Centimeters

b)

2 Centimeters

c)

10 Centimeters

d)

6 Centimeters

93.

When does the second stage of childbirth end?

a)

When the cervix dilates 10 centimeters

b)

When the baby starts to walk

c)

When the baby leaves the vagina

d)

When the placenta is delivered

94.

TRUE or FALSE: A girl will not get pregnant if a guy pulls out (withdrawal) before he releases sperm.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

95.

TRUE or FALSE: Ovulation usually occurs about once every month.

a)

TRUE

b)

FLASE

96.

Some signs and symptoms of pregnancy include (choose all that apply):

a)

A heavy period

b)

Sore & enlarged breasts

c)

Increased urination

d)

Nausea

97.

The stage of labor when the cervix starts to open is...

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

98.

The stage of labor when the mother is pushing

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

99.

The stage of labor when the placenta is expelled

a)

First

b)

Second

c)

Third

d)

Fourth

100.

What are a woman's options if she becomes pregnant?

a)

Become a mother and care for the baby

b)

Get an abortion at a local clinic

c)

Put the baby up for adoption

d)

All of the above

101.

What is key to preventing unwanted pregnancies?

a)

education

b)

access to birth control

c)

good communication between partners

d)

All of the above

102.

Whose responsibility is it to prevent unwanted pregnancies?

a)

The government's

b)

The woman's

c)

The man's

d)

Both partners'

103.

Emergency contraception (like Plan B) can be taken up to _____ hours after unprotected sex to help prevent pregnancy

a)

12 hours

b)

24 hours

c)

36 hours

d)

72 hours

104.

What is the best way for a teen couple who decides to have sex to prevent pregnancy?

a)

A condom

b)

IUD

c)

The pill

d)

A hormonal method AND a condom

105.

The delivery of more than one baby-for example, twins or triplets.

a)

multiple birth

b)

premature birth

c)

stillbirth

d)

miscarriage

106.

Cordlike structure attaching the growing baby to the placenta

a)

Umbilical Cord

b)

Fetus

c)

Placenta

d)

Embryo

107.

Bag of fluid that protects the baby in the uterus

a)

Placenta

b)

Umbilical Cord

c)

Amniotic Sac

d)

Emryo

108.

The ___________ must open to 10 cm before the baby can come out.

a)

Vagina

b)

Ovary

c)

Cervix

d)

Uterus

109.

Most babies are born with the ____________ coming out first.

a)

Feet

b)

Arm

c)

Head

d)

Knee

110.

Which of the following not is a medical reason to have a c-section?

a)

The placenta is blocking the cervix

b)

The baby is positioned head down

c)

The umbilical cord is wrapped around the baby's neck

d)

The baby is positioned feet down

111.
A tubal ligation consists of cutting or blocking off the...
a)
Uterus
b)
Fallopian Tubes
c)
Vas Deferens
d)
Cervix
112.
A vasectomy is performed by cutting the...
a)
Scrotum
b)
Testicle
c)
Vas Deferens
d)
Seminal Vesicle
113.
What are three forms of birth control that provide no protection against STD's.
a)
Birth control pill, condoms and IUD.
b)
Birth control ring, vasectomy and female condom.
c)
Tubal ligation, Birth control patch and Withdrawal.  
114.
What is one thing hormonal birth control methods do to prevent pregnancy?
a)
Close off the cervix
b)
Prevent ovulation
c)
Prevent menstruation
115.
What method of contraception is the birth control patch?
a)
Hormonal
b)
Barrier
c)
Sterilization
d)
Chemical
116.
What method of contraception is the diaphragm?
a)
Hormonal
b)
Barrier
c)
Sterilization
d)
Chemical
117.
What method of contraception is the male condom?
a)
Hormonal
b)
Barrier
c)
Sterilization
d)
Chemical
118.
What method of contraception is the birth control ring?
a)
Hormonal
b)
Barrier
c)
Sterilization
d)
Chemical
119.
What method of contraception is the birth control pill?
a)
Hormonal
b)
Barrier
c)
Sterilization
d)
Chemical
120.
What method of contraception is the female condom?
a)
Hormonal
b)
Barrier
c)
Sterilization
d)
Chemical
121.

True or False? Contraception is used to prevent pregnancy

a)

True

b)

False

122.

Withdrawal is a reliable method of contraception

a)

True

b)

False

123.

Condoms are an effective means of contraception and provide protection against sexually transmitted diseases

a)

False

b)

True

124.

Safe sex involves protecting your emotional and physical health

a)

True

b)

False

125.

It is important to organise contraception before you commence having sex

a)

False

b)

True

126.

A women can't get pregnant if she has sex during her period

a)

False

b)

True

127.

It is possible for women to fall pregnant if the man releases sperm on the vulva

a)

False

b)

True

128.

Emergency contraceptives (morning after pill) are available from health professionals to avoid an unwanted pregnancy due to unprotected sexual contact

a)

True

b)

False

129.

The fertility awareness method is:

a)

Having sex to music

b)

Having sex when the mood is right

c)

Having sex on days when you don't think you are ovulating

130.
How must you take the pill?
a)
Daily at the same time of day
b)
Whenever you remember to
c)
once or twice a week
d)
once a month
131.

If used right, this form of contraception can protect against STI's

a)

IUD

b)

Male condom

c)

Birth control pill

d)

Injection

132.

This plastic (sometimes containing copper), T-shaped device is put in the uterus and prevents fertilization by disrupting the uterine environment.

a)

IUD

b)

Implant

c)

Diaphragm

d)

Female condom

133.

This type of contraceptive works by creating a physical barrier to prevent fertilization

a)

IUD

b)

Patch

c)

Female condom

d)

Sterilization

134.

Everyone has the same preferences when it comes to contraception

a)

True

b)

False

135.
True or False, all Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) have obvious symptoms?
a)
True
b)
False 
136.
A woman can still get pregnant:
a)
If a man pulls out of her vagina before he comes
b)
If she has sex when she has her period
c)
If it is the first time someone has sex
d)
All of the above
137.
What is the most popular type of contraception among 18-24 year olds?
a)
The pill
b)
Injection / Implant / patch / ring
c)
Condom
d)
Spermicides
138.

True or False: Infertility is the inability to produce offsprings.

a)

True

b)

False

139.

Female infertility can be caused by

a)

Cancer in the uterus

b)

Blocked fallopian tubes

c)

Ovaries cannot produce eggs

d)

Producing low quality sperms

140.

Male infertility can be caused by

a)

Cancer in the uterus

b)

Producing low quality sperm

c)

Broken vas deferens

d)

Blocked fallopian tubes

141.

If the fallopian tubes are blocked, a couple can have a baby with...

a)

IVF

b)

Normal sex during ovulation

c)

Taking extra progesterone

d)

Taking extra estrogen

142.

This method takes out the egg to be fertilized with the sperm outside the body in a petri dish.

The embryo grown for several days, then put inside the uterus.

a)

Tubal ligation

b)

Vasectomy

c)

C-section

d)

IVF