Grade 9 Biology

Reproduction In Humans Quiz

1. Functions of the female reproductive system include
(a) receiving eggs during sexual intercourse. (b) delivering a baby after birth.
(c) breast feeding a baby before birth. (d) supporting the development of a fetus.

2. Female reproductive structures include which of the following?

(1) the Fallopian tubes, (2) the ovaries, (3) the uterus, (4) the pelvis.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 1, 2, and 3 (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

3. Puberty in girls starts when

(a) the pituitary gland secretes estrogen, luteinizing hormone, and follicle-stimulating hormone.
(b) the pituitary gland secretes luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone.
(c) the ovaries secrete luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone.
(d) the ovaries secrete estrogen and follicle-stimulating hormone.

4. The correct sequence of events in the ovary is

(a) the development of the oocyte - development of the follicle - degeneration of the corpus luteum
- ovulation.
(b) the development of the oocyte - development of the follicle - ovulation - degeneration of the
corpus luteum.
(c) the development of the follicle - development of the oocyte - ovulation - degeneration of the
corpus luteum.
(d) the development of the oocyte - ovulation - development of the follicle - degeneration of the
corpus luteum.

5. The corpus luteum

(a) is the remains of the follicle after ovulation. (b) is the remains of the ovary after ovulation.
(c) is the remains of the oocyte after ovulation. (d) none of the above

6. During menstruation,
(a) the endometrium of the uterus is shed from the body.
(b) the uterus is shed from the body.
(c) the corpus letuem is shed from the body.
(d) excess sperm is discarded from the uterus.

7. If the egg is fertilized,

(a) the corpus letuem will be maintained and help nourish the egg.
(b) the endometrium of the uterus will be maintained and help nourish the egg.
(c) the ovary will be maintained and help nourish the egg.
(d) the oocyte will be maintained and help nourish the egg.
8. Menopause
(a) is when a woman’s menstrual cycles slow down and eventually stop.
(b) starts in the mid to late 40s.
(c) occurs and women can no longer produce eggs.
(d) all of the above

9. Which statement best describes a gamete?

(a) A gamete is a sex cell.
(b) A gamete is a cell involved in reproduction.
(c) A gamete is a haploid reproductive cell that combines with another haploid gamete during
fertilization.
(d) Gametes combine during fertilization.

10. Structures of the male reproductive system include which of the following?
(1) the vas deferens, (2) the epididymis, (3) the fallopian tubes, (4) the seminiferous tubules.
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 1, 2, and 3 (c) 1, 2, and 4 (d) 1, 2, 3, and 4

11. In boys, the adolescent growth spurt

(a) is controlled by testosterone. (b) can be about 10 centimeters per year.
(c) rapidly continues for several years. (d) all of the above

12. During spermatogenesis,

(a) sperm are produced in the seminiferous tubules of the testes and become mature in the epididymis.
(b) sperm are produced in the epididymis of the testes and become mature in the seminiferous
tubules.
(c) sperm are produced in the vas deferens of the testes and become mature in the epididymis.
(d) sperm are produced in the vas deferens of the testes and become mature in the seminiferous
tubules.

13. Structures of a mature sperm cell include

(a) a tail. (b) the mitochondrial segment. (c) an acrosome. (d) all of the above.

14. What causes puberty to begin?

(a) The secretion of testosterone from the testes.
(b) The initial release of luteinizing hormone from the pituitary gland.
(c) New protein synthesis and growth.
(d) The development of testes.

15. The epididymis

(a) is a very long coiled tube inside the scrotum. (b) is where sperm mature.
(c) is where sperm are stored. (d) all of the above

16. How many sperm are released with each ejaculation?

(a) hundreds (b) thousands (c) millions (d) hundreds of millions
Use the chart on the right below to “read” the data

1. Progesterone is secreted by ___________.

1. Ovarian Follicle 2. Graffian Follicle

3. Corpus Luteum 4. Corpus Follicle

2. Ovulation occurs between which day(s)?

1. Seventh to 13th 2. 13th to 15th

3. 10th to 12th 4. 23rd to 27th

3. The uterine lining is least thick on which

day(s)?

1. Day 11 2. Day 8 3 Day 24 4.

Day 1

4. Which hormone STARTS the ovulation

cycle?

1. Luteinizing Hormone 2. Estrogen

3. Progesterone 4. FSH

5. Which Phase is Progesterone released?

1. Follicular Phase 2. Ovulation

3. Luteal Phase 4. Menstruation

6. Label the organs below.

 Aspects of Human Reproduction Self Assessment Questions
1 Describe the following processes in humans:
(a) Spermatogenesis

(b) Oogenesis

2 With reference to the human menstrual cycle, describe:

(a) the changes in hormone levels during the cycle.

(b) the changes in the ovary and uterus during the cycle.

3 With reference to contraception :

(a) explain the biological basis of the oestrogen / progesterone pill

(b) discuss the social and ethical considerations.

4 With reference to in-vitro fertilisation:

(a) Describe how the process is carried out.

(b) Discuss the ethical considerations.