Male and Female Reproductive Systems

Question 1

Explain five functions of the Female Reproductive System (5)

Answer 1

To produce eggs, to receive sperm, to provide an environment for fertilisation, to provide nutrition to the fetus and to birth the fetus

Question 2

Explain four functions of the Male Reproductive System (4)

Answer 2

Produce, maintain & transport sperm and produce and secrete hormones

Question 3

What is the optimal temperature of the scrotum for the production & maintenance of viable sperm? (1)

Answer 3

34.4°C

Question 4

List five physiological and physical changes during puberty for females (5)

Answer 4

Increased body hair
Developing breasts
Acne
Widening of hips
Increased Oestrogen & Progesterone

Question 5

What are the three layers of the uterus? (3)

Answer 5

Endometrium, Myometrium & Perimetrium

Question 6

List the external parts of the female reproductive system (9)

Answer 6

Mons pubis
Hood of clitoris
Clitoris
Fourchette
Perineum
Anus
Labia Majora
Labia Minora
Urethral Opening

Question 7

List the internal parts of the female reproductive system (10)

Answer 7

Uterine tube
Fundus of the uterus
Ovary
Body of the uterus
Fimbrae
Endometrium
Myometrium
Perimetrium
Cervix
Vagina

Question 8

How long does it take for sperm to mature? (1)

Answer 8

70 days

Question 9

Where is the cervix found? (2)

Answer 9

At the bottom of the uterus and the top of the vagina

Question 10

The uterus is made up of 3 layers, the endometrium, _______ and the perimetrium. (1)

Answer 10

The Myometrium.

Question 11

What is the function of the endometrium? (2)

Answer 11

This layer is shed during menstruation and provides a suitable environment for implantation.

Question 12

What is the function of the myometrium? (2)

Answer 12

It is a smooth layer of muscle that contracts during labour under the influence of oxytocin.

Question 13

What layer of the uterus does the zygote implant into? (1)

Answer 13

Endometrium

Question 14

The female reproductive system is perfectly designed because.. (1)

Answer 14

The female reproductive system has a straight, continuous path from the external environment to the uterine cavity.

Question 15

What is the function of the perimetrium? (1)

Answer 15

This layer is constructed of squamous epithelial cells that secrete a lubricating fluid to reduce friction.

Question 16

The male reproductive system is perfectly designed because.. (1)

Answer 16

The male reproductive system is designed to deposit healthy sperm at the cervix to ultimately result in a pregnancy.

Question 17

The uterus is the optimum environment for the development of a fetus because.. (2)

Answer 17

it has a rich blood supply and capacity to accommodate a growing fetus.

Question 18

What layer of the uterus contracts under the influence of oxytocin?

Answer 18

Myometrium

Question 19

The average menstrual cycle is ___ days. (1)

Answer 19

28.

Question 20

In which part of the Uterine tube does fertilisation usually occur? (1)

Answer 20

The Ampulla

Question 21

What hormones do the ovaries produce? (2)

Answer 21

Oestrogen and progesterone.

Question 22

Is the cervix classed as a part of the uterus? (1)

Answer 22

Yes.

Question 23

What part of the female reproductive system dilates during labour? (1)

Answer 23

The Cervix

Question 24

Where are the testes located? (1)

Answer 24

In the scrotum sac.

Question 25

What is the function of the fimbriae? (1)

Answer 25

To aid the transportation of the ovum from the ovary into the uterine tube.

Question 26

What is the function of the external female reproductive structures? (2)

Answer 26

To enable sperm to enter the body and to protect the internal genital organs from infectious organisms

Question 27

What aids the transportation of the ovum through the uterine tube? (1)

Answer 27

Cillia.

Question 28

What are the protective functions of the female reproductive system? (2)

Answer 28

The labia majora provides a physical barrier to infection and epithelial cells prevent pathogenic microorganisms from entering the body through a mucous barrier.

Question 29

List the structures of the Male Reproductive system. (9)

Answer 29

Bladder, Urethra, Penis, Seminal Vesicle, Prostate gland, Vas deferens, Epididymis, Testes, Scrotum.

Question 30

During sexual intercourse, where is sperm is deposited? (1)

Answer 30

The vagina.