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Human Reproductive System

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main reproductive organ in males? What hormone does it secrete?

a)

Testes: Estrogen

b)

Testes: Testosterone

c)

Ovaries: Estrogen

d)

Ovaries: Testosterone

2.

What is the main reproductive organ in females? What hormone does it secrete?

a)

Testes: Estrogen and progesterone

b)

Testes: Testosterone & Prolactin

c)

Ovaries: Estrogen and progesterone

d)

Ovaries: Testosterone & Prolactin

3.

What is designed to cushion and protect the growing fetus?

a)

fallopian tubes

b)

amniotic fluid

c)

overaries

d)

placenta

4.

The process of fertilization commonly begins in the uterus.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

The mature egg cell goes into the fallopian tube where it waits for a sperm cell. Thus, the fallopian tube serves as the site of fertilization.

a)

True

b)

False

6.

It is the primary sex hormone in males that gives rise to secondary male characteristics such as deeper voice, facial hair, and muscle development.

a)

estrogen

b)

progesterone

c)

testosterone

d)

inhibin

7.

It is the hormone secreted by the ovaries and responsible for the development of secondary sex characteristics in females such as the widening of hips and development of breasts.

a)

estrogen

b)

progesterone

c)

testosterone

d)

inhibin

8.

What is the periodic shedding of tissues and blood from the inner lining of the

uterus?

a)

menopause

b)

ovulation

c)

pregnancy

d)

menstruation

9.

What is the function of the human male reproductive system?

a)

grow and develop baby

b)

produce egg and deliver egg to female

c)

internal fertilization

d)

produce sperm and deliver sperm to female

10.

Which structure allows nutrients to pass to the embryo and takes wastes away from the embryo?

a)

Placenta

b)

Ovary

c)

Testes

d)

Fallopian tubes

11.

By week 9 of the first trimester, what is the developing embryo now called?

a)

Baby

b)

infant

c)

fetus

d)

tiny alien

12.

The male and female reproductive systems are regulated by...

a)

hormones

b)

sex drive

c)

number of chromosomes

d)

heredity

13.

Which of the following conditions requires immediate emergency treatment?

a)

Fibrocystic breast disease

b)
  1. Placenta abruption

c)

PMS

d)

Endometritis

14.

Which condition is commonly asymptomatic but can cause pain, bloating, or menstrual irregularities?

a)

Endometriosis

b)

Ovarian cyst

c)

Cervical cancer

d)

Breast cancer

15.

Which structure provides the site for sperm maturation and storage?

a)

Seminiferous tubules

b)

Epididymis

c)

Vas deferens

d)

Urethra

16.

What is the primary male reproductive organ responsible for sperm production?

a)

Urethra

b)

Vas deferens

c)

Testes

d)

Epididymis

17.
True or false: Males are born with all the sperm cells that they will ever have.
a)
True
b)
False
18.

A muscular tube that transports sperm-filled semen.

a)

Vas deferens

b)

Fallopian tube

c)

Scrotum

d)

Penis

19.
What contributes nourishing fluid (fructose, prostaglandins) to sperm?
a)
Seminal Vesicle
b)
Scrotum
c)
Ejaculatory Duct
d)
Urethra
20.
The male gland that adds fluid to the sperm to nourish and protect it.
a)
Prostate gland
b)
Male gland
c)
Female gland
d)
Adrenal gland
21.

Where does fertilization of the egg typically occur?

a)

Uterus

b)

Vagina

c)

Fallopian tubes

d)

Ovaries

22.

What is the primary function of the breasts in the female reproductive system?

a)

Secrete female sex hormones

b)

Produce milk for lactation

c)

Protect internal reproductive organs

d)

Facilitate labor

23.

At what length of gestation is a pregnancy considered premature?

a)

<28

b)

<30

c)

<37

d)

<40

24.

What is the primary method of preventing HPV-related cancers?

a)

Regular Pap smears

b)

Antibiotic treatment

c)

HPV vaccination

d)

Avoiding physical exertion

25.

How do the placenta and amniotic sac work together to support the fetus?

a)

The placenta provides oxygen and nutrients, while the amniotic sac cushions the fetus.

b)

The placenta produces amniotic fluid, and the sac nourishes the baby.

c)

The amniotic sac transports nutrients, while the placenta protects the baby.

d)

The amniotic sac produces hormones, and the placenta protects the fetus.

26.

If the amniotic fluid were reduced/absent, what challenges might arise during pregnancy?

a)

The fetus would not receive sufficient oxygen.

b)

The fetus could be at greater risk for physical injury.

c)

Hormone production for the pregnancy would stop.

d)

The placenta would fail to provide nutrients.

27.

What distinguishes a STD from an STI?

a)

An STD is asymptomatic, while an STI has symptoms.

b)

An STI can progress to an STD if untreated.

c)

An STD is transmitted by skin-to-skin contact only.

d)

STIs are untreatable, whereas STDs are treatable.

28.

What might happen if the bulbourethral glands failed to secrete pre-ejaculate fluid?

a)

Sperm would not have the necessary energy to swim.

b)

The pH in the urethra could damage sperm.

c)

The vas deferens would become blocked.

d)

The testes would overheat, affecting sperm production.

29.

Leading cause of infertility, known as the "Silent Disease."


a)

Chlamydia

b)

Gonorrhea

c)

Herpes

d)

HPV

30.

Bacterial infection with stages including primary

   sores, rash, and serious late complications.


a)

Syphilis

b)

Herpes

c)

HPV

d)

Chlamydia

31.

Viral infection causing painful blisters; no cure

    but manageable with antivirals.


a)

Herpes

b)

Syphilis

c)

Gonorrhea

d)

Chlamydia

32.

A gynecologist delivers babies.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

What is the function of the perineum in both males and females?

a)

Transport eggs or sperm

b)

Protect reproductive organs

c)

Area between external genitalia and anus/rectum

d)

Secrete hormones

34.

Which symptom is NOT associated with endometriosis?

a)

Pelvic pain

b)

Infertility

c)

Vaginal bleeding in late pregnancy

d)

Dysmenorrhea

35.

The urethra serves dual purposes in males, functioning in both the elimination of urine and ejaculation of semen.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Effacement and dilation are essential for labor. Why do both processes need to happen?

a)
  1. Effacement pushes the baby out, and dilation allows for breathing.

b)

Dilation opens the cervix for delivery, and effacement thins it to facilitate passage.

c)
  1. Effacement allows the placenta to detach, and dilation prevents bleeding.

d)

Both are necessary for the umbilical cord to detach safely.

37.

Endometritis is the growth of uterine lining tissue outside the uterus.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

What does effacement refer to during labor?

a)

Opening of the cervix

b)

Thinning of the cervix

c)

Contraction of the uterus

d)

Delivery of the placenta

39.

What is the most common cancer among women worldwide?

a)

Ovarian Cancer

b)

Breast Cancer

c)

Cervical Cancer

d)

Endometrial Cancer

40.

Which test is commonly used to screen for prostate cancer?

a)

PSA

b)

Pap Smear

c)

Prostatectomy

d)

Laparoscopy

41.

True or false: The fallopian tubes are the usual site of fertilization in humans.

a)

False

b)

True

42.

Which structure in the female reproductive system is the usual site of implantation?

a)

Fallopian tube

b)

Cervix

c)

Ovary

d)

Uterus

43.

Which sexually transmitted infection is caused by a virus and can lead to cervical cancer?

a)

Chlamydia

b)

HPV

c)

Gonorrhea

d)

Syphilis

44.

Which organ produces eggs and releases them during ovulation?

a)

Uterus

b)

Ovaries

c)

Fallopian tubes

d)

Cervix

45.

True or false: Sperm cells are produced continuously throughout a male's life after puberty.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Which structure in the female reproductive system is responsible for housing and nourishing a developing fetus?

a)

Vagina

b)

Fallopian tube

c)

Ovary

d)

Uterus

47.

True or false: The vas deferens transports sperm from the epididymis to the urethra.

a)

False

b)

True