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Reproduction

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which structure is the vas deferens?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

Which part is where fertilisation takes place?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

d)

d

e)

g

3.

Where are mature sperm stored, before they are ejaculated?

a)

epididymis

b)

seminiferous tubules

c)

vas deferens

d)

seminal vesicles

e)

prostate gland

4.

Which structure is part of BOTH the reproductive and urinary system?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

5.

Which structure shows a primordial follicle?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

E

e)

F

6.

Which structure is a corpus luteum?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

E

e)

F

7.

Name the cell that supplies nutrients to spermatids while they develop into spermatozoa

a)

Sertoli cell

b)

Leydig cell

c)

seminiferous cell

d)

Germinal epithelium cell

e)

Prostate cell

8.

Which label is the endometrium?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

e)

8

9.

At birth, the ovaries of a girl contain oocytes that have stopped at which stage of meiosis?

a)

prophase I

b)

metaphase II

c)

metaphase I

d)

prophase II

e)

anaphase I

10.

In oogenesis, when does meiosis finish?

a)

Before a girl is born

b)

At puberty

c)

After ovulation

d)

After fertilisation

11.

The FSH hormone is secreted by

a)

the ovarian follicle

b)

the pituitary gland

c)

the corpus luteum

12.

Which hormones cause the endometrium to grow?

a)

LH and progesterone

b)

FSH and LH

c)

Oestrogens and progesterone

13.

Without fertilisation, the corpus luteum

a)

gets bigger

b)

evolves

c)

disintegrates

14.

The main function of the placenta is to :

a)

allow direct exchange of blood between the mother and fetus for nutrition.

b)

facilitate gas and nutrient exchange between the fetus and mother.

c)

support the weight of the developing fetus in the uterus.

d)

store gases and nutrients for later delivery to the fetus.

15.
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
16.

What is the role of Oestrogen?

a)

Stops FSH being produced (so that only one egg matures in a cycle). Repairs, thickens and maintains the uterus lining. Stimulates the pituitary gland to release LH.

b)

Causes an egg to mature in an ovary. Stimulates the ovaries to release oestrogen.

c)

Maintains the lining of the uterus during the middle part of the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.

d)

Triggers ovulation (the release of a mature egg)

17.

What is the role of LH

(luteinising hormone)?

a)

Triggers ovulation (the release of a mature egg)

b)

Causes an egg to mature in an ovary. Stimulates the ovaries to release oestrogen

c)

Stops FSH being produced (so that only one egg matures in a cycle). Repairs, thickens and maintains the uterus lining. Stimulates the pituitary gland to release LH.

d)

Maintains the lining of the uterus during the middle part of the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.

18.

What is the role of Progesterone?

a)

Maintains the lining of the uterus during the middle part of the menstrual cycle and during pregnancy.

b)

Causes an egg to mature in an ovary. Stimulates the ovaries to release oestrogen.

c)

Stops FSH being produced (so that only one egg matures in a cycle). Repairs, thickens and maintains the uterus lining. Stimulates the pituitary gland to release LH.

d)

Triggers ovulation (the release of a mature egg).

19.

What are TWO effects of progesterone?

a)

Causes eggs to develop

b)

Maintains the lining of the uterus

c)

Stimulates oestrogen production

d)

Stimulates LH production

e)

Suppresses FSH

20.

Name hormone A

a)

Oestrogen

b)

FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)

c)

Progesterone

d)

Insulin

21.

Name hormone B

a)

Oestrogen

b)

FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)

c)

Progesterone

d)

Insulin

22.
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
23.
In the embryo, heartbeat can first be heard at around 
a)
8 days
b)
3 weeks
c)
6 weeks
d)
12 weeks
24.
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
25.
Twins can result from
a)
a fertilized egg dividing into two blastocysts
b)
two eggs being released at the same time, and both are fertilized
c)
two embryos implanted in the uterus through invitro fertilization
d)
all of these can result in twins