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Reproductive system

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 7hrs 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Mitosis is _____ reproduction because all offspring (known as daughter cells) have the DNA from only one parent and are clones of that parent
a)
sexual
b)
asexual
c)
fertilization
d)
haploid
2.
the single cell that is made when sperm and egg combine their genetic material (DNA)
a)
zygote
b)
gamete
c)
somatic
d)
haploid
3.
This type of cellular reproduction is important because it allows organisms to grow and also repairs damaged tissue by replacing dead or injured cells
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
c)
fertilization
4.

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

5.

Which part of the female reproductive system is the site of fertilization?

a)

Uterus

b)

Fallopian tube

c)

Ovary

d)

Cervix

6.

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

7.

In an embryo, the process when the cells start becoming the many specialized types of tissues and organs it needs is known as

a)

Fertilization

b)

Differentiation

c)

Genetic recombination

d)

Meiosis

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

a)

Testes: Estrogen

b)

Testes: Testosterone

c)

Ovaries: Estrogen

d)

Ovaries: Testosterone

10.

Identify the structure labeled "B".

a)

Fallopian Tubes

b)

Ovaries

c)

Uterus

d)

Placenta

11.

What is the function of A & B?

a)

A - transport gametes (eggs)

B - Produce eggs

b)

A - produce eggs

B - transport gametes (eggs)

c)

A - transport gametes (sperm)

B - produce sperm

d)

A - produce sperm

B - transport gametes (sperm)

12.

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

a)

hormones

b)

sex drive

c)

number of chromosomes

d)

heredity

13.

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

14.

What is one difference between Meiosis and Mitosis?

a)

Meiosis (4 different cells made)

Mitosis (2 identical cells made)

b)

Meiosis (2 identical cells made)

Mitosis (4 different cells made)

c)

Meiosis (offspring identical to parent)

Mitosis (offspring different from parent)

d)

Meiosis (offspring have 46 chromosomes)

Mitosis (offspring have 23 chromosomes)

15.

Why are you not genetically identical to your mom?

a)

You get all your genes from her

b)

You grew and developed in her

c)

You dad has strong genes

d)

You get half DNA from mom and half DNA from dad

16.

What is the function of A & B?

a)

A - transport gametes (eggs)

B - Produce eggs

b)

A - produce eggs

B - transport gametes (eggs)

c)

A - transport gametes (sperm)

B - produce sperm

d)

A - produce sperm

B - transport gametes (sperm)

17.

The male hormone that regulates sex drive and male characteristics?

a)

Progesterone

b)

Estrogen

c)

Testosterone

18.

The female sex hormone that gives female characteristics

a)

Estrogen

b)

Progesterone

c)

Testosterone

19.

Identify during which trimester does the following event takes place.

LUNGS AND DIGESTIVE SYSTEM MATURE

a)

FIRST TRIMESTER

b)

SECOND TRIMESTER

c)

THIRD TRIMESTER

20.

Identify during which trimester does the following event takes place.

ALL ORGAN SYSTEMS BEGIN TO FORM DURING CELL DIFFERENTIATION

a)

FIRST TRIMESTER

b)

SECOND TRIMESTER

c)

THIRD TRIMESTER

21.

Sperm are produced in the

a)

Bladder

b)

Testes

c)

Scrotum

d)

Ovaries

22.

Human eggs are usually fertilized in the

a)

Uterus

b)

Ovary

c)

Oviduct

d)

Cervix

23.

Which of the following is NOT true about the placenta?

a)

The placenta protects baby from drugs the mother uses.

b)

The mother's blood does not mix with the baby's blood in the placenta.

c)

Waste is passed from the embryo through the placenta into the mother's blood.

d)

The placenta prevents some diseases from spreading from the mother to the embryo.

24.

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.

25.

The release of a mature egg into an oviduct is called

a)

menstruation

b)

menstrual cycle

c)

ovulation

d)

fertilization

26.

A ___________ is formed when fertilization occurs.

a)

embryo

b)

zygote

c)

fetus

d)

sperm

27.

Sex cells have __________ the number of chromosomes of other body cells.

a)

twice

b)

half

c)

same

d)

none of the above

28.

Which is the correct order of human development?

a)

fetus, embryo, zygote

b)

zygote, embryo, fetus

c)

embryo, fetus, zygote

d)

zygote, fetus, embryo

29.

An egg develops, goes into the oviduct, then travels to the uterus; this is known as

a)

Ovulation

b)

Menstruation

c)

Fertilization

d)

the menstrual cycle

30.
Where does fertilization usually occur?
a)
ovary
b)
uterus
c)
vagina
d)
fallopian tube
31.
Caring for the male and female reproductive system includes:
a)
sexual abstinence
b)
self-exams
c)
cleanliness
d)
all of the above
32.
The ___________ is the fetus' link to life.
a)
umbilical cord
b)
fallopian tubes
c)
placenta
33.
producing one mature egg cell each month
a)
penis
b)
ovaries
c)
menstrual cycle
d)
fertilization
34.
reproductive glands in which eggs are produced
a)
penis
b)
ovaries
c)
menstrual cycle
d)
fertilization
35.
sac of skin surrounding the testicles
a)
scrotum
b)
semen
c)
vagina
d)
ejaculation 
36.
mixture of sperm cells and fluids
a)
scrotum
b)
semen
c)
vagina
d)
ejaculation 
37.
hollow, muscular, pear-shaped organ
a)
uterus
b)
semen
c)
vagina
d)
ejaculation 
38.
What do you call a sterilization procedure that cuts the vas deferens to prevent transport of sperm?
a)
Ejaculation
b)
Tubal ligation
c)
Abstinence
d)
Vasectomy
39.
What is sperm count of a functionally sterile male?
a)
above 300 million/mL
b)
below 300 million/mL
c)
below 150 million/mL
d)
below 20 million/mL
40.
What type of division do primary spermatocytes go through?
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
41.

The human female reproductive system is represented below. Where will the embryo attach itself after fertilization?

a)

A- fallopian tube

b)

B - ovary

c)

C - vagina

d)

D - uterus

42.

The diagram shows the male reproductive system and part of the urinary system. Which is the prostate gland?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

43.

What would be the result of cutting both the sperm ducts in a male animal?

a)

Male sex hormones would no longer circulate in the blood.

b)

The animal would be unable to pass urine.

c)

The animal would be unable to develop sperms.

d)

The animal would become unable to reproduce.

44.

A reproductive system is represented in the diagram below. Which structure is correctly paired with its reproductive function?

a)

A – transport of sperm

b)

C– production of sperm

c)

D– maturation of sperm

d)

B– transport of urine

45.

The diagram below represents structures found in the female reproductive system. If the areas labeled A were completely blocked on both sides, the most likely result would be that

a)

egg production would stop

b)

sperm production would stop

c)

fertilization would not occur

d)

an embryo would develop

46.

Which statement about the gametes (sex cells) represented

in the diagram below is correct?

a)

They are produced by females

b)

They are fertilized in an ovary

c)

They transport genetic material

d)

They contain 100% of the parents genes

47.

During a vasectomy, the ducts responsible for transporting sperm are cut and tied off. What is the name of these ducts?

a)

the testis

b)

the seminal vesicles

c)

the vas deferens

d)

the prostate

48.

This is where the fetus develops until it is born.

a)

Uterus

b)

Vagina

c)

Urethra

d)

Testes

49.

The diagram represents the reproductive systems of the human female and male. In which two structures are the sex cells made.

a)

B and E

b)

B and H

c)

H and E

d)

D and G

50.

What is the function of the ovaries?

a)

To act as a passageway for sperm

b)

To fertilize the ovum (eggs)

c)

To protect the fertilized ovum (eggs)

d)

To produce the ovum (eggs)

51.

How many sperm are needed to fertilize an ovum (egg)?

a)

1 million

b)

1

c)

10

d)

10,000

52.

Once the ovum (egg) has been fertilized it is known as the________.

a)

Embryo

b)

Fetus

c)

Zygote

d)

Egg

53.

This expands to about 10cm during childbirth.

a)

Ovary

b)

Cervix

c)

Fallopian tube

d)

Uterus

54.

During reproduction, what are passed down from parents to their young?

a)

White blood cells

b)

Behaviors

c)

Genetic information

d)

Fingerprint

55.

One function of the male reproductive system in mammals is to

a)

produce insulin necessary for sexual reproduction

b)

transport eggs necessary for fertilization

c)

allow for delivery of gametes (sex cells) needed for reproduction

d)

provide protection for the developing zygote

56.
The diagrams below represent a human organ system. The major function of the system is to
a)
provide immunity essential for the survival of each individual in a population
b)
provide cells that are necessary for the survival of the species
c)
produce chemical messages that are necessary for nerve cell development
d)
control the passage of nutrients into and out of a developing fetus
57.
The inability of sperm cells to move normally could prevent the production of offspring by interfering with
a)
meiosis
b)
fertilization
c)
mitosis
d)
differentiation
58.
Which structure is correctly paired with its function?
a)
ovary — provides milk for newborns
b)
placenta — storage of released eggs
c)
uterus — produces estrogen
d)
testis — development of sperm
59.
The diagram below represents the human male reproductive system. Which activity would be prevented by blockages at X and Y?
a)
transport of urine out of the body
b)
passage of testosterone to the female to stimulate egg production
c)
movement of sperm out of the body
d)
movement of testosterone to the testes to stimulate sperm production
60.

The diagram below represents a system in the human body. The primary function of structure X is to

a)

produce energy needed for sperm to move

b)

provide food for the sperm to carry to the egg

c)

produce and store urine

d)

form gametes (sex cells) that may be involved in fertilization

61.

The human female reproductive system is represented below. Within which structure does the fetus and placenta normally develop?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

62.

Most mammals (like humans) have adaptations for

a)

internal fertilization and internal development of the fetus

b)

internal fertilization and external development of the fetus

c)

external fertilization and external development of the fetus

d)

external fertilization and internal development of the fetus

63.

A particular species of shark normally reproduces sexually. In captivity, it was found that a female could also reproduce asexually. One negative result from asexual reproduction is

a)

increased gene recombinations

b)

decreased genetic diversity within the species

c)

increased number of males produced

d)

decreased number of eggs used

64.

Sexual reproduction requires _____ parent(s) and asexual reproduction requires ___ parent(s)

a)

1,1

b)

2,2

c)

2,1

d)

1,2

65.
Which process creates genetically DIFFERENT offspring?
a)
sexual 
b)
asexual