What is the placenta? (A) An organ in the fetus's body (B) A part of the mother's brain (C) A structure that provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus (D) A protective sac around the body
(C) A structure that provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus
What is the name of the first single cell formed after fertilization? (A) Embryo (B) Zygote (C) Fetus (D) Gamete
(B) Zygote
What is the function of estrogen in the menstrual cycle? (A) Causes the uterus lining to break down (B) Triggers ovulation (C) Repairs and thickens the uterus lining (D) Maintains pregnancy
(C) Repairs and thickens the uterus lining
What is the role of the uterus during pregnancy? (A)Produce eggs (B)Nourishes and protects the fetus (C)Release hormones (D)Filters waste
(B)Nourishes and protects the fetus
What is the main function of the umbilical cord? (A) To release hormones (B) To allow urination (C) To connect the fetus to the mother's blood supply (D) To protect the baby from infections
(C) To connect the fetus to the mother's blood supply
What forms the protective cushion around the baby in the womb? (A) Uterus wall (B) Amniotic fluid (C) Placenta (D) Mucus plug
(B) Amniotic fluid
Which structure releases an egg each month? (A) Uterus (B) Ovary (C) Vagina (D) Cervix
(B) Ovary
Where does fertilization usually occurs? (A)Uterus (B)Ovary (C)Vagina (D)Fallopian tube
(D)Fallopian tube
What is the developing human called during the first 8 weeks after fertilization? (A) Zygote (B) Embryo (C) Fetus (D) Infant
(B) Embryo
How long is a typical human pregnancy? (A) 6 months (B) 9 months (C) 10 weeks (D) 12 months
(B) 9 months
When does the heart of the embryo usually start beating? (A) After 1 day (B) After 1 week (C) After 3 weeks (D) After 2 months
(C) After 3 weeks
How many ovaries does a typical female have? (A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
(B) 2
Which structure connects the uterus to the outside of the body? (A)Cervix (B)Ovary (C) Fallopian tube (D)Vagina
(D)Vagina
How often does ovulation typically occur in a menstrual cycle? (A) Every 7 day (B) Once per cycle (C) Twice per cycle (D) Every 3 day
(B) Once per cycle
What is the amniotic fluid's main role? (A) To nourish the fetus (B) To remove waste (C) To protect the fetus from shock (D) To help in breathing
(C) To protect the fetus from shock
Which hormone triggers ovulation? (A) Estrogen (B)Progesterone (C)Luteinising hormone (D)Testosterone
(C)Luteinising hormone
What connects the fetus to the placenta? (A) Amniotic sac (B) Umbilical cord (C) Cervix (D) Fallopian tube
(B) Umbilical cord
Which of the following substances can harm fetal development? (A) Vitamins (B) Oxygen (C) Alcohol (D) Citric acid
(C) Alcohol
What is the function of the fallopian tube? (A)To store sperm (B)To produce hormones (C)To transport the egg to the uterus (D)To fertilize the egg
(C)To transport the egg to the uterus
Which of the following is not part of the female reproductive system? (A) ileum (B) Uterus (C) Vagina (D) Fallopian tube
(A) ilum
What is the cervix? (A) The opening to the ovary (B) The lower part of the uterus (C) The wall of the vagina (D) The egg-releasing structure
(B) The lower part of the uterus
Which organ produces eggs in the female reproductive system? (A) Uterus (B)Ovary (C) Fallopian tube (D)Vagina
(B) Ovary
Which of the following is a function of the placenta? (A) Helps in fertilization (B) Stores eggs (C) Exchanges gases and nutrients between mother and fetus (D) Produces sperm
(C) Exchanges gases and nutrients between mother and fetus
Which structure carries oxygenated blood from the placenta to the fetus? (A) Vein (B) Artery (C) Ureter (D) Umbilical vein
(D) Umbilical vein
At what stage is the developing baby called a fetus? (A) After fertilization (B) After 4 weeks (C) After 8 weeks (D) After birth
(C) After 8 weeks
What happens to the uterus lining if fertilization does not occur? (A)It thickens furthers (B)It stays the same (C)It breaks down and is shed (D)It turns back into a placenta
(C)It breaks down and is shed
At what stage does the fetus begin to develop recognisable human features? (A) 1 week (B) 3 weeks (C) 8 weeks (D) 20 weeks
(C) 8 weeks
What is menstruation? (A) Fertilization of the egg (B) Implantation of the zygote (C) Shedding of the uterus lining (D) Ovulation
(C) Shedding of the uterus lining
What happens to the zygote after fertilization? (A) It breaks apart (B) It implants in the cervix (C) It divides and form an embryo (D) It becomes an ovary
(C) It divides and forms an embryo
Which hormone helps maintain the uterus lining after ovulation? (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) LH (D) FSH
(B) Progesterone
Your experience on this site will be improved by allowing cookies.