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Pregnancy and birth control

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The moment the egg and sperm unite

a)

fertilization

b)

pregnancy

c)

birth

d)

labor

2.

what the baby is called from 8 weeks until birth

a)

embryo

b)

foetus

c)

baby

d)

infant

3.

How many trimesters are there during pregnancy?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

The time from when a woman's water breaks until the delivery of a child is called?

a)

foetus

b)

pregnancy

c)

birth

d)

labor

5.

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

a)

Fertilisation

b)

Fusion

c)

Conception

d)

Implantation

6.

During fertilisation, nucleus in the head of sperm fuses with the ovum nucleus to form a ___________________

a)

embryo

b)

zygote

c)

foetus

d)

baby

7.

Choose the correct pathway of sperm to meet ovum for fertilisation.

a)

Sperm duct > Penis> Vagina > Cervix > Uterus

b)

Testis > Sperm duct > Urethra> Penis > Vagina> Fallopian tube

c)

Testis > Sperm duct > Urethra > Penis > Vagina > Cervix > Uterus > Fallopian tube

d)

Testis > Sperm duct > Penis> Vagina > Uterus> Fallopian tube

8.
Most combination hormonal contraceptives contain small amounts of the hormone testosterone.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
What is the main disadvantage of using a diaphragm?
a)
There are major medical problems associated with it.
b)
It has to be left in place for at least 2 days after intercourse.
c)
It can become dislodged during intercourse, especially if it has not been inserted correctly or is the wrong size.
d)
It has to be removed and reinserted for each act of intercourse.
10.
The device is inserted in the uterus by a doctor to prevent the embryo from implanting so that a woman will not become pregnant.  It is effective for up to 5 years.
a)
Condom
b)
I.U.D.
c)
Barrier Method
d)
The Pill
11.
A small device that is attached to the female's skin to interrupt the monthly release of an egg.
a)
The Patch
b)

Nuva Ring

c)
I.U.D
d)

Female condom

12.

Cause the appearance of secondary sex characteristics in women

a)

Progesterone

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Luteinizing Hormone

d)

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

13.

Stimulates development of follicles

a)

Progesterone

b)

Oestrogen

c)

Luteinizing Hormone

d)

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

14.

Produces progesterone

a)

Follicle Cells

b)

Corpus Luteum

c)

Pituitary Glands

d)

Uterus

15.

What happens during labor?

a)

Strong muscular contractions push the baby out.

b)

The fetus develops a heartbeat.

c)

The umbilical cord is tied and cut.

d)

Strong muscular contractions of the uterus cause the cervix to enlarge.