SCIENCE 10

3RD QUARTER MODULE 1 QUIZ 1

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Read and understand the questions. Shade the letter of your answer in the answer sheet
provided for.

1. The main purpose of the male reproductive system is to:

A. Create as many sperm as possible
B. Create egg cells
C. Maintain erections for as long as possible
D. Make sure each sperm cell is carefully developed

2. Identify the organ shown with an arrow.

A. Epididymis B. Penis C. Testis D. Urethra

3. A man is able to ejaculate but has a very low sperm count. This man probably has a problem with which
organ?
A. Prostate gland B. Seminal vesicles C. Testes D. Cowper's gland

4. Egg cells are created in the:

A. Cervix B. Ovaries C. Uterus D. Fallopian tubes

5. Identify the organ shown with an arrow.

A. Uterus B. Ovaries C. Vagina D. Cervix

6. Which of the following is NOT a function of the female reproductive system?

A. Maintaining the reproductive cycle through hormones
B. Creating egg cells
C. Absorbing waste created during the reproductive cycle
D. Nurturing growing embryos

7. Which of the following carries the sperms out of the testes?

A. Urethra B. Vas deferens C. Epididymis D. Ejaculatory ducts

8. What is the purpose of the part that is pointed by an arrow?

A. Carry the sperm
B. Carry the urine
C. Carry a mixture of sperm and urine
D. Carry both urine and sperm but not at the same time

9. Which of the following best explains what occurs during menstruation?

A. Follicle is released from the ovary into the fallopian tubes
B. Egg is implanted in the wall of the uterus
C. The lining of the uterus is shed through the vagina
D. Uterine arteries and veins are opened and bleed through the vagina
10. What happens during the menstrual phase?
A. The uterine lining is shed through the vagina
B. The egg matures into a follicle
C. The uterine lining builds up with blood and nutrients
D. The egg is released through ovulation

11. Which hormone causes the release of the follicle from the ovary?
A. FSH B. Estrogen C. Progesterone D. Oxytoxin

12. These hormones are released from the pituitary gland in the brain, and travels in the blood to the
reproductive organs.
A. Testosterone and LH B. Estrogen and FHS C. FHS and LH D. PHS and Progesterone

13. Which phase is Progesterone released?

A. Follicular Phase B. Ovulation C. Luteal Phase D. Menstruation

14. Identify the organ shown with an arrow.

A. Epididymis B. Penis C. Testis D. Prostate gland

15. The birth canal is more commonly known as the _______________.

A. ureter B. vagina C. uterus D. cervix

16. Which serves as a temporary storage of sperm cells before they are released in the urethra?
A. Testes B. Prostate gland C. Epididymis D. Cowper's gland

17. What do you call the process in which the ovary releases a mature egg cell?
A. penile erection B. ovulation C. ejaculation D. nocturnal emission

18. Where does fertilization usually take place?

A. ovary B. cervix C. fallopian tube D. vagina

19. Which is NOT a part of the external female genitalia?

A. labia majora B. urethra C. cervix D. labia minora

20. How many days does it normally take for a menstrual cycle to take place?
A. 25 days B. 35 days C. 28 days D. 38 days