Biology - Human Reproduction

Question 1

What is the primary function of the male reproductive system?

Answer 1

To produce and deliver sperm.

Question 2

What is the primary function of the female reproductive system?

Answer 2

To produce eggs and provide a suitable environment for fertilization and development.

Question 3

True or False: Sperm is produced in the testes.

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The female reproductive cell is called an _______.

Answer 4

egg.

Question 5

What hormone is primarily responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?

Answer 5

Testosterone.

Question 6

What is ovulation?

Answer 6

The release of an egg from the ovary.

Question 7

Multiple Choice: In which part of the female reproductive system does fertilization usually occur? A) Ovary B) Uterus C) Fallopian Tube D) Vagina

Answer 7

C) Fallopian Tube.

Question 8

True or False: The menstrual cycle is typically 28 days long.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

What is the role of the placenta during pregnancy?

Answer 9

To provide nutrients and oxygen to the developing fetus and remove waste products.

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The male reproductive cell is called a _______.

Answer 10

sperm.

Question 11

What is fertilization?

Answer 11

The process where a sperm cell joins with an egg cell.

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which hormone triggers ovulation? A) Estrogen B) Progesterone C) Luteinizing Hormone D) Follicle-Stimulating Hormone

Answer 12

C) Luteinizing Hormone.

Question 13

What is the term for the first stage of human development after fertilization?

Answer 13

Zygote.

Question 14

True or False: Both males and females produce reproductive hormones.

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

What is the purpose of the amniotic sac?

Answer 15

To protect the developing fetus and provide a cushion.

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the muscular organ where a fetus develops during pregnancy.

Answer 16

uterus.

Question 17

What is puberty?

Answer 17

The developmental stage when a person becomes capable of reproduction.

Question 18

Multiple Choice: At what age does puberty typically begin for girls? A) 8-13 B) 14-18 C) 5-7 D) 20-25

Answer 18

A) 8-13.

Question 19

True or False: The average duration of pregnancy is about 9 months.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

What are chromosomes?

Answer 20

Structures that contain DNA and genetic information.

Question 21

Fill in the blank: Each human cell typically has _______ pairs of chromosomes.

Answer 21

23.

Question 22

What is the role of estrogen in the female body?

Answer 22

To regulate the menstrual cycle and promote the development of female secondary sexual characteristics.

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the male reproductive system? A) Seminal Vesicle B) Prostate Gland C) Uterus D) Epididymis

Answer 23

C) Uterus.

Question 24

What is a gamete?

Answer 24

A reproductive cell (sperm or egg).

Question 25

True or False: All human genes are located on the X chromosome.

Answer 25

False.

Question 26

What is the function of the vas deferens?

Answer 26

To transport sperm from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the male reproductive organ that delivers sperm to the female.

Answer 27

penis.

Question 28

What is a fertilized egg called after it divides into multiple cells?

Answer 28

Embryo.

Question 29

Multiple Choice: Which of the following hormones is responsible for maintaining the uterine lining during pregnancy? A) Testosterone B) Estrogen C) Progesterone D) Insulin

Answer 29

C) Progesterone.

Question 30

True or False: The sperm cell is the largest human cell.

Answer 30

False.

Question 31

What happens during the menstrual phase of the menstrual cycle?

Answer 31

The uterine lining sheds if no fertilization occurs.

Question 32

Fill in the blank: The _______ is a tube that carries urine from the bladder and sperm from the reproductive system in males.

Answer 32

urethra.

Question 33

What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?

Answer 33

Genotype.

Question 34

Multiple Choice: Which structure produces eggs in the female reproductive system? A) Ovary B) Uterus C) Vagina D) Fallopian Tube

Answer 34

A) Ovary.

Question 35

True or False: Men can produce sperm throughout their entire lives.

Answer 35

True.

Question 36

What is the term for the visible traits of an organism?

Answer 36

Phenotype.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: The _______ is the male gland that produces a fluid to nourish sperm.

Answer 37

seminal vesicle.

Question 38

What is the main purpose of contraceptives?

Answer 38

To prevent pregnancy.

Question 39

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a method of contraception? A) Condom B) Amniocentesis C) Ultrasound D) Fertilization

Answer 39

A) Condom.

Question 40

True or False: The use of contraceptives guarantees that pregnancy will not occur.

Answer 40

False.

Question 41

What is the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in reproduction?

Answer 41

To stimulate the growth of ovarian follicles in females and spermatogenesis in males.