Name: 
 

Biology 11: College Preparation 3.18 Self Quiz



Modified True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.  If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the sentence or statement true.
 

 1. 

Human egg cells are much larger than sperm cells. ____________________

 

 2. 

A fertilized egg is also called a fetus. ____________________

 

 3. 

Urine and semen can pass through the penis at the same time. ____________________

 

 4. 

Fertilization normally occurs in the uterus. ____________________

 

 5. 

Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates ovulation. ____________________

 

 6. 

Progesterone acts on the endometrium. ____________________

 

 7. 

The normal gestation period for humans is 364 days. ____________________

 

 8. 

Roosters do not have a penis. ____________________

 

 9. 

Infertility in males is synonymous with impotence. ____________________

 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 10. 

Which of the following cell organelles helps sperm cells penetrate an egg cell?
a.
mitochondria
c.
acrosome
b.
nucleus
d.
centrosome
 

 11. 

Sperm cells are produced in the
a.
seminiferous tubules
c.
epididymis
b.
Cowper’s gland
d.
urethra
 

 12. 

Which of the following hormones stimulates the development of the corpus luteum?
a.
FSH
c.
estrogen
b.
LH
d.
progesterone
 

 13. 

The menstrual cycle normally takes
a.
10 days
c.
28 days
b.
18 days
d.
45 days
 

 14. 

Which of the following implants into the endometrium?
a.
zygote
c.
egg
b.
embryo
d.
fetus
 

 15. 

At birth, which systems of a baby are fully functional?
a.
circulatory and excretory systems
c.
reproductive and nervous systems
b.
nervous and circulatory systems
d.
excretory and reproductive systems
 

 16. 

The placenta
a.
is continuous with the endometrium
b.
forms between the membrane surrounding the embryo and the endometrium
c.
develops into an embryo
d.
normally attaches to a fallopian tube
 

 17. 

A Pap test is used to
a.
determine the sex of the fetus
b.
detect the presence of abnormal cells of the cervix
c.
determine whether or not the developing fetus has diabetes
d.
detect a brain disorder in the developing fetus
 

 18. 

Syphilis
a.
is a disease of the immune system
c.
may cause sore throats and blindness
b.
is caused by a virus
d.
is an incurable hereditary disease
 

 19. 

The cloaca
a.
is present only in female birds
c.
is present in male and female birds
b.
is present only in male birds
d.
is not present in birds
 

Matching
 
 
Match each term to its brief description.
a.
seminiferous tubule
g.
scrotum
b.
semen
h.
uterus
c.
penis
i.
vagina
d.
urethra
j.
flagellum
e.
ovaries
k.
epididymis
f.
fallopian tubes
l.
acrosome
 

 20. 

Involved in sperm cell development
 

 21. 

Where sperm cells are stored
 

 22. 

Where implantation occurs
 

 23. 

Another name for the birth canal
 

 24. 

The organ associated with impotence
 

 25. 

The name for the mixture of seminal fluid and sperm cells
 

 26. 

Where testes are located
 

 27. 

The tube that urine and semen flow through
 

 28. 

The site of fertilization
 

 29. 

Structures involved in egg cell development
 

 30. 

Involved in sperm cell locomotion
 

 31. 

A digestive enzyme that aids sperm
 

Other
 

 32. 

Find and circle terms related to reproduction. Using the space below, define each term in your own words.
acrosome
menstruation
cervix
placenta
egg
progesterone
embryo
semen
estrogen
sperm
follicle
urethra
gametes
uterus

bio11_3-18sq_files/i0370000.jpg
 



 
Check Your Work     Reset Help