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WorksheetsThe Female Reproductive System Quiz
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
Being Teased: Jody and Sandra plan to try out for the girls’ basketball team. Sandra changes her mind because she is developing more slowly than some of the other girls and feels self‑conscious. Writing instruction: Write a supportive note to Sandra telling her that all girls mature at various rates. Be sure your note respects Sandra and encourages her to understand she is not alone. Which message best meets this instruction?
You should ignore your feelings and try out anyway because everyone is the same.
Many girls mature at different rates; your experience is normal, and you deserve respect and support because you’re not alone.
You need to speed up your development to keep up with the team, or sit out until you catch up.
Try out only if your friends stop teasing you; otherwise quit so you won’t be embarrassed.
Figure 16.7 asks: Each month, an ovum is released that may unite with sperm in the process of fertilization. If fertilization occurs, what type of cell is produced?
Zygote
Embryo
Fetus
Gamete
Reading Check: How does the uterine wall prepare for the zygote?
It thickens with blood to nourish the zygote.
It thins and dries to reduce fluid in the uterus.
It develops cilia to push the zygote toward the cervix.
It secretes digestive enzymes to break down the ovum.
Reading Check—Describe three important steps for maintaining reproductive health in females.
Bathe regularly
Have regular medical exams
Practice abstinence
Smoke to reduce stress
Skip breast self-exams
Figure 16.10—Breast Self-Exam: In a vertical pattern, check from the underarm to the chest bone, and from the collarbone to the ribs. How can the underarms be checked?
With arms slightly raised to make the area easier to feel
With arms tightly pressed to the sides
Only while lying down with both arms above the head
By avoiding contact with the underarm area
After you read: What is the function of the uterus?
To house and nourish a developing embryo and fetus during pregnancy
To produce ova throughout a female’s lifetime
To store unfertilized eggs permanently
To secrete large amounts of estrogen only
To filter waste from the bloodstream
After you read: Distinguish between ova, ovaries, and ovulation by selecting the option that correctly defines all three terms.
Ova are female sex cells; ovaries are the organs that produce hormones only; ovulation is the monthly shedding of the uterine lining
Ova are female sex cells; ovaries are the organs that produce and release ova and hormones; ovulation is the release of an ovum from an ovary
Ova are the organs that hold eggs; ovaries are the cells that become embryos; ovulation is fertilization by sperm
Ova are male sex cells; ovaries are ducts that connect to the uterus; ovulation is the implantation of the zygote
Ova are nutrients for the fetus; ovaries are muscles of the uterus; ovulation is menstrual cramping
After you read: Identify a kind of cancer of the female reproductive system that is linked to a sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Cervical cancer
Ovarian cancer
Uterine (endometrial) cancer
Breast cancer
Critical thinking: What is the difference between menstrual cramps and PMS?
Menstrual cramps are uterine muscle contractions causing pain around menstruation, while PMS is a set of physical and emotional symptoms that occur before menstruation
Menstrual cramps are emotional changes before menstruation, while PMS is pain caused by uterine contractions during menstruation
Menstrual cramps happen only during pregnancy, while PMS occurs only after menopause
Menstrual cramps are caused by infections, while PMS is caused by poor hygiene
Critical thinking: Why do blocked fallopian tubes often result in infertility?
They prevent the sperm and ovum from meeting or the fertilized egg from reaching the uterus
They stop menstruation completely
They reduce estrogen to zero
They cause early menopause in all cases
Applying health skills – Advocacy: When creating a brochure that educates females about ways to promote reproductive health, which of the following preventive care topics should be included? Select all that apply.
Personal hygiene practices
Mammograms
Pap smears
Extreme dieting for quick weight loss
Home tanning to improve skin appearance
Writing critically – Persuasive: Some students are uncomfortable learning about the reproductive system of the opposite gender. What is the best reason to include this education?
It promotes understanding, respect, and informed health decisions for everyone
It helps students win anatomy contests
It encourages more dating among students
It reduces the amount of homework in science classes
Communication skills – Asking Difficult Questions (Writing): Which of the following are guidelines for effective communication that Jenny should use when talking with Dr. Silvio? Select all that apply.
Use "I" messages
Speak calmly and clearly
Be respectful
Listen carefully and ask appropriate questions
Use appropriate body language
