Human Reproduction Quiz
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1. Which structure in the male reproductive system produces seminal fluid that nourishes and protects sperm?
- A. Testes
- B. Prostate gland
- C. Sperm duct
- D. Urethra
2. What is the main function of the fallopian tube (oviduct) in the female reproductive system?
- A. To produce eggs
- B. To line the uterus wall
- C. To transport the ovum to the uterus
- D. To absorb nutrients from the blood
3. During the menstrual cycle, what happens immediately after ovulation?
- A. The uterus lining breaks down and is shed
- B. The pituitary gland stops producing hormones
- C. The corpus luteum forms and produces progesterone to maintain the uterus lining
- D. Oestrogen levels peak for a second time
4. Explain why the placenta is essential for foetal development rather than the foetus obtaining nutrients directly from the mother's blood.
- A. The placenta filters out harmful substances whilst allowing selective exchange of oxygen, nutrients and waste products
- B. The mother's blood is too toxic for direct contact with foetal tissue
- C. The umbilical cord cannot carry enough blood to supply the foetus
- D. The placenta produces all the hormones needed for foetal growth
5. A pregnant woman smokes and consumes alcohol during her first trimester. Which of the following best explains the potential consequences for the foetus?
- A. Smoking only affects lung development; alcohol only affects the brain
- B. Both substances can cross the placental barrier and cause developmental damage such as reduced birth weight, birth defects, and developmental disorders
- C. The placenta completely prevents all harmful substances from reaching the foetus
- D. Only alcohol is harmful; smoking has no effect because smoke does not travel through the bloodstream