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Reproduction, coordination & response IG2

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the primary reproductive organs in the male human reproductive system?

a)

testes

b)

stomach

c)

liver

d)

kidneys

2.

What is the function of the fallopian tubes in the female human reproductive system?

a)

Filtering waste from the egg

b)

Producing hormones for egg development

c)

Transporting the egg and providing the site for fertilization

d)

Secreting enzymes to break down the egg

3.

What is the average length of the menstrual cycle in females?

a)

28 days

b)

35 days

c)

20 days

d)

14 days

4.

What hormone is responsible for triggering ovulation in the menstrual cycle?

a)

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

b)

Estrogen

c)

Progesterone

d)

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)

5.

What is the process of reproduction in which offspring arise from a single organism and inherit the genes of that parent only?

a)

Asexual reproduction

b)

Budding

c)

Mitosis

d)

Sexual reproduction

6.

What is the term for the transfer of pollen from the male reproductive organ to the female reproductive organ in plants?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

pollination

c)

germination

d)

fertilization

7.

What is the term for the period of time during which a fetus develops inside a woman's uterus?

a)

gestation

b)

maturation

c)

fertilization

d)

incubation

8.

What is the term for the release of an egg from the ovary?

a)

ovulation

b)

implantation

c)

menstruation

d)

fertilization

9.

What is the name of the hormone that is produced by the placenta and helps maintain pregnancy?

a)

estrogen

b)

progesterone

c)

insulin

d)

testosterone

10.

What is the term for the process of the release of a mature ovum from the ovary?

a)

Ovulation

b)

Fertilization

c)

Implantation

d)

Menstruation

11.

Which hormone is responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics?

a)

Estrogen

b)

Progesterone

c)

Luteinizing hormone (LH)

d)

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

12.

What is the term for the process of the fusion of a sperm with an ovum?

a)

Fertilization

b)

Ovulation

c)

Implantation

d)

Menstruation

13.

What is the process by which pollen is transferred from the anther to the stigma of a flower?

a)

Germination

b)

Fertilization

c)

Pollination

d)

Photosynthesis

14.

What is the term for the male reproductive part of a flower that produces pollen?

a)

Pistil

b)

Stamen

c)

Style

d)

Ovary

15.

Which of the following shows the female reproductive parts of a flower?

a)

anther, filament, ovary, ovule

b)

stigma, filament, ovary, ovule

c)

stigma, style, ovary, ovule

d)

anther, filament, ovary, ovule

16.

Which of the following about pollination is true?

a)

Cross-pollination occurs between flowers of same plant.

b)

Cross-pollination occurs between flowers of different plants that is of the same species.

c)

Self-pollination occurs between flowers of different plants.

d)

Cross-pollination occurs between flowers of different plants that is of different species.

17.

The diagram shows a wind-pollinated flower. Which of the following characteristics must this flower have?

(Select all correct answers.)

a)

Flower is scented.

b)

Petals are dull in colour.

c)

Anthers hang out of the flower.

d)

Stigma is large and feathery.

18.

The diagram shows an animal-pollinated flower. Which of the following characteristics must this flower have?

a)

Stigma is sticky.

b)

Flower has no scent.

c)

Petals are large and colourful.

d)

Produces sweet nectar.

19.

The male parts of the flowers are the filament and __________.

a)

stigma

b)

anther

c)

petal

d)

ovary

20.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

21.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

22.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

23.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

24.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

25.

Which is not a type of asexual reproduction?

a)

budding

b)

fission

c)

fertilization

d)

regeneration

26.

The sloughing of the endometrium, resulting in flow of menstrual fluid

a)

menstruation

b)

menstrual cycle

c)

ovulation

d)

implantation

27.

The phase that lasts from day 5 to 13 is

a)

luteal

b)

menstrual

c)

follicular phase

d)

ovulatory

28.

Which phase of the menstrual cycle is characterized by the shedding of the uterine lining?

a)

Follicular phase

b)

Ovulation phase

c)

Luteal phase

d)

Menstrual phase

29.

What change happen for boys and girls in puberty?

a)

mood swings

b)

crush on boys/girls

(begin to like boys or girls)

c)

acne and body odor

d)

All are true

30.

What changes happen for GIRLS ONLY?

a)

breasts develop

b)

hips widen

c)

ovulation begins

d)

ALL are true

31.

Which hormone is responsible to inhibiting FSH?

a)

Adrenaline

b)

LH

c)

Progesterone

d)

Oestrogen

32.

Which hormone(s) are released from the pituitary gland?

a)

FSH

b)

LH

c)

Oestrogen

d)

Progesterone

33.

Which hormone is released from the Corpus Luteum (yellow body)?

a)

FHS

b)

LH

c)

Progesterone

d)

Oestrogen

34.

How do the hormones FSH and LH get to the ovaries?

a)

Active transport

b)

Synaptic communication

c)

Nervous communication

d)

Travel in the blood

35.

What is the role of FSH?

a)

Maintain lining of uterus

b)

Build up lining of uterus

c)

Ovulation

d)

Mature egg cells

36.

What is the role of Progesterone?

a)

Maintain lining of uterus

b)

Build up lining of uterus

c)

Ovulation

d)

Mature egg cells

37.

Which of the following is not a secondary sexual characteristic in females?

a)

Facial hair

b)

Pubic hair

c)

Armpit hair

d)

Growth

38.

What is the function of the human female reproductive system?

a)

Produce ovum (egg cell)

b)

Produce ovum, protect offspring before and after birth

c)

Produce ovum, protect and nourish offspring before and after birth

d)

Produce ovum, nourish offspring before and after birth

39.

How many months does it typically take for a fetus to fully develop?

a)

9 months

b)

7 months

c)

10 months

d)

one year

40.

The beginning of menstrual cycle

a)

menarch

b)

menopause

c)

menstruation

d)

menstrual cycle

41.

What is implantation?

a)

The process by which the fetus is delivered from the uterus

b)

The formation of the placenta

c)

The attachment of the fertilised egg to the uterine wall

d)

The formation of the amniotic sac

42.

What is the amniotic sac?

a)

The fluid-filled sac that surrounds the fetus

b)

The organ that connects the fetus to the mother's blood supply

c)

The structure that forms around the fertilised egg

d)

The structure that nourishes the egg before implantation

43.

Where does the following occut?

A) Meiosis?

B) Fertilization?

C) Growth & Development of Baby?

a)

A) 5

B) 4

C) 3

b)

A) 4

B) 5

C) 3

c)

A) 3

B) 4

C) 5

d)

A) 3

B) 5

C) 4

44.

When the menstrual cycle permanently stops, it is known as

a)

Puberty

b)

Menopause

c)

Gestation

d)

Menstruation

45.

Which type of cells do all sense organs contain?

a)

ciliated

b)

effector

c)

mesophyll

d)

receptor

46.

The diagram shows a cell.

What type of cell is shown?

a)

ciliated cell

b)

motor neurone

c)

relay neurone

d)

sensory neurone

47.

When a bright light is shone into the eye, the diameter of the pupil decreases.

What is this an example of?

a)

accommodation

b)

a simple reflex

c)

photosynthesis

d)

voluntary response

48.

The diagram shows a neurone carrying an impulse.

Which row describes the type of neurone and the direction of impulse?

Which choice describes the type of neurone and the direction of impulse?

a)

type of neurone = motor; direction of impulse = towards the spinal cord

b)

type of neurone = motor; direction of impulse = away from the spinal cord

c)

type of neurone = sensory; direction of impulse = towards the spinal cord

d)

type of neurone = sensory; direction of impulse = away from the spinal cord

49.

The diagram shows some of the muscles and bones of the human arm.

When muscle X contracts, what happens to the arm and what happens to muscle Y?

a)

arm bends; muscle Y contracts

b)

arm bends; muscle Y relaxes

c)

arm straightens; muscle Y contracts

d)

arm straightens; muscle Y relaxes

50.

The diagram shows a section through part of the human eye.

When a person looks at an object which is close to their eye, which of the following takes place?

a)

suspensory ligaments slacken; lens becomes fatter

b)

suspensory ligaments slacken; lens becomes thinner

c)

suspensory ligaments tighten; lens becomes fatter

d)

suspensory ligaments tighten; lens becomes thinner

51.

A bright light suddenly shines into a person’s eyes.

What happens?

a)

The lenses become more concave.

b)

The lenses become more convex.

c)

The pupils become larger.

d)

The pupils become smaller.

52.

When a person is frightened, adrenalin is released by the adrenal glands.

What are the effects of the adrenalin?

a)

breathing rate decreased; heart beat rate decreased

b)

breathing rate decreased; heart beat rate increased

c)

breathing rate increased; heart beat rate decreased

d)

breathing rate increased; heart beat rate increased

53.

The diagram shows the human nervous system.

Which letter indicates a part of the central nervous system?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

54.

The diagram shows the muscles which control the size of the pupil in an eye.

How do the muscles make the pupil larger?

a)

circular muscles contract; radial muscles contract.

b)

circular muscles contract; radial muscles relax.

c)

circular muscles relax; radial muscles contract.

d)

circular muscles relax; radial muscles relax.

55.

Which list describes the correct sequence of a simple reflex arc?

a)

A receptor, relay neurone, motor neurone, sensory neurone, effector

b)

B receptor, relay neurone, sensory neurone, motor neurone, effector

c)

C receptor, sensory neurone, motor neurone, relay neurone, effector

d)

D receptor, sensory neurone, relay neurone, motor neurone, effector

56.

The diagram shows a simple reflex arc.

Which labelled part is the sensory neurone?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

57.

Some structures in the eye are listed.

1 cornea

2 iris

3 lens

4 retina

Which structures contain light receptors?

a)

1, 2 and 3

b)

2, 3 and 4

c)

2 and 4 only

d)

4 only

58.

Which statement about light receptors in the retina of a normal human eye is correct?

a)

The cones only work in dim light

b)

The rods are found in the fovea.

c)

There are three types of cone.

d)

There are three types of rod.

59.

How can we best describe a nerve impulse?

a)

An electrical signal that passes along nerve cells called neurones

b)

A chemical signal that is transferred to an electrical signal

c)

An electrical charge that travels in nerve endings

d)

Brain's response to an unfavourable change

60.

What type of neurone is shown on this picture as green?

a)

Sensory

b)

Relay

c)

Motor

d)

Synapse

61.

Which structure of the eye contains light receptor cells?

a)

Retina

b)

Lens

c)

Cornea

d)

Iris

62.

How does lens help us see objects that are far?

a)

It stays the same

b)

It becomes fatter

c)

It becomes flatter

d)

It becomes more spherical

63.

What is a pupil?

a)

Black dot

b)

Empty space

c)

Colourful part of the eye

d)

Jelly

64.

What is the job of optic nerve?

a)

To carry nerve impulses to the brain

b)

To convert light to electrical signal

c)

To react to too much light

d)

To help bending light

65.

What do we refer to when we say "accommodation"?

a)

How eye is adapted for converting light

b)

How eye is protected from too much light

c)

How eye reacts to too little light

d)

How eye is adapted to see near or far

66.

What is the main advantage of nervous response over chemical response?

a)

Nervous response is safer

b)

Nervous response lasts longer

c)

Nervous response is unconscious

d)

Nervous response is quicker

67.
Which of these is not a reflex response?
a)
moving a hand off something hot
b)
sneezing
c)
picking up a book
d)
wink of eyes
68.

A doctor taps on a patient's knee. What is the response?

a)

The patient kicks

b)

The doctor taps on the patient's knee

69.

Which of the following is NOT TRUE about the synapse?

a)

At the synapse, neurotransmitters are released at the postsynaptic membrane.

b)

At the synapse, chemical signals are converted into electrical signals.

c)

Small gap between neuron is called synaptic cleft

d)

Neurotransmitter binds to ligand-gated ion channel on post-synaptic membrane

70.

Stucture that contain neurotransmitter is....

a)

B

b)

A

c)

D

d)

E

71.

Neurotransmitters are released from the

a)

Dendrites

b)

Post-synaptic neuron

c)

Presynaptic neuron

d)

Schwann Cells

72.

What is the chemical used by a neuron to transmit an impulse across a synapse to another nerve cell?

a)

Neurotransmitters

b)

Synapse

c)

Threshold

d)

Impulse

73.

Diagram 24 shows the structure of a motor neurone. Which part labelled A, B, C or D conducts nerve impulses away from the cell body?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

74.
What is letter E?
a)
Vitreous humor
b)
Retina
c)
Cornea
d)
Optic nerve
75.
What is letter G?
a)
Sclera
b)
Retina
c)
Lens
d)
Vitreous humor
76.
What is letter H?
a)
Cornea
b)
Optic nerve
c)
Iris
d)
Retina
77.
This part of the eye changes shape to control the amount of light that enters the eye.  It is also known as the colored part of the eye.  What is it called?
a)
pupil
b)
lens
c)
iris
d)
retina
78.
The outer layer of the eye is the ________.
a)
Sclera
b)
Retina
c)
Choroid
d)
Cornea
79.

What type of receptors are found in the eye?

a)

Mechanoreceptor

b)

Chemoreceptor

c)

Thermoreceptor

d)

Photoreceptor

80.

The fovea contains which types of photoreceptors?

a)

Rods

b)

Cones

81.

What is a Neuron?

a)

A cell

b)

A transmitter to transmit messages to cells

c)

A receiver for information

d)

a gland

82.

What does the axon carry?

a)

Impulses away from the cell body

b)

Impulses to the cell body

c)

chemicals

d)

messages

83.

What do the motor neurons do?

a)

carry messages from the brain and spinal cord to muscles and glands

b)

carry impulses from skin and sends to organs the to spinal cord and brain

c)

carry impulses from sensory neurons to motor neurons

d)

store messages

84.

FIGHT OR FLIGHT:

a)

decreases heart rate

b)

increase heart rate

c)

reverses symptoms

d)

makes you fly

85.

Blinking is an example of

a)

A reflex response

b)

A voluntary response

86.
Label the Neuron-What does the letter "H" represent?
a)
Myelin Sheath
b)
Axon
c)
Axon Terminal
d)
Dendrite
87.
What is the purpose of the myelin sheath on the axon?
a)
To maintain temperature
b)
To improve conductivity
c)
To protect the axon
d)
To release neurotransmitters
88.
Which are the main divisions of the nervous system?
a)
afferent and efferent
b)
peripheral and central
c)
somatic and autonomic
d)
sympathetic and parasympathetic
89.
What is number 2?
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
brain stem
d)
spinal cord
90.
The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called:
a)
compensating
b)
homeostasis
c)
balancing
d)
routine
91.
If the environment gets cold, we will often shiver in order to:
a)
keep body temperature the same as the external temperature
b)
decrease body temperature
c)
increase body temperature
d)
regulate blood pressure
92.

Why is the sensation of thirst important to maintaining homeostasis?

a)

Water removed by the kidneys must be replaced

b)

Oxygen cannot diffuse into cells if a person is dehydrated

c)

Water molecules are needed to carry carbon dioxide waste to the kidneys

93.

Excess of glucose will be stored in what form?

a)

insulin

b)

glycogen

c)

glucagon

d)

glucose

94.

Glucagon causes muscles and the liver to release _____ back into the bloodstream

a)

glucose

b)

glucagon

c)

glycogen

d)

insulin

95.

This graph shows an example of...

a)

Blood sugar regulation

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Negative feedback

d)

Positive feedback

96.

What is the difference between type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

a)

People with Type 1 make more insulin than people with Type 2

b)

People with Type 1 don't make insulin and people with Type 2 don't make glucagon

c)

People with Type 1 make ineffective glucagon, people with Type 2 make ineffective insulin

d)

People with Type 1 don't make insulin, people with Type 2 make ineffective insulin

97.
What describes a lack of water in the blood?
a)
Dehydration
b)
Rehydration
c)
Hydration
d)
Concentrated
98.
What type of feedback loop is shown?
a)
negative
b)
neutral 
c)
positive
99.
The two types of feedback systems that help organisms maintain homeostasis are:
a)
positive and negative 
b)
receptor and effector
c)
static and dynamic
d)
minor and major
100.
When glucose levels in the blood rise, your brain sends a signal to your pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin, which opens channels in cell membranes to allow glucose to enter the cell, lowering blood sugar levels. 
a)
Positive Feedback Response
b)
Negative Feedback Loop