INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL

1st Periodical Exam

Science 4

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1. Which of the following is the primary male reproductive organ?

A) Penis B) Vas deferens

C) Testes D) Scrotum

2. The main function of the ovaries in the female reproductive system is to:

A) Produce eggs (ova) B) Store sperm

C) Support the fetus D) Produce menstrual fluid

3. Which structure carries sperm from the testes to the urethra?

A) Epididymis B) Vas deferens

C) Prostate D) Scrotum

4. During ovulation, an egg is released from the:

A) Uterus B) Fallopian tube

C) Ovary D) Cervix

5. Fertilization usually occurs in the:

A) Uterus B) Fallopian tube

C) Ovary D) Cervix

6. Which hormone triggers ovulation in women?

A) Estrogen B) Progesterone

C) Luteinizing hormone (LH) D) Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)

7. The monthly cycle of shedding the uterine lining is called:

A) Fertilization B) Ovulation

C) Menstruation D) Implantation

8. How long is a typical menstrual cycle?

A) 14 days B) 21 days

C) 28 days D) 35 days
9. Which of the following is a common reproductive disorder in women characterized by the presence of
endometrial tissue outside the uterus?

A) Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) B) Endometriosis

C) Cervical cancer D) Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

10. The male reproductive cells are called:

A) Ova B) Zygotes C) Sperm D) Gametes

11. Which part of the male reproductive system produces semen?

A) Penis B) Seminal vesicles C) Urethra D) Epididymis

12. The process of sperm maturation occurs in the:

A) Testes B) Epididymis C) Prostate D) Vas deferens

13. What is the function of the scrotum in males?

A) To produce sperm B) To store urine

C) To regulate the temperature of the testes D) To produce testosterone

14. Which of the following is responsible for producing the hormone testosterone?

A) Prostate gland B) Seminal vesicles

C) Testes D) Epididymis

15. In females, the fertilized egg implants itself in the:

A) Ovary B) Fallopian tube

C) Uterus D) Cervix

16. Which part of the female reproductive system serves as the birth canal?

A) Uterus B) Vagina

C) Fallopian tube D) Cervix

17. The structure that surrounds and protects the embryo is the:

A) Placenta B) Uterus C) Amniotic sac D) Cervix

18. Which part of the female reproductive system opens into the vagina?

A) Ovary B) Fallopian tube C) Cervix D) Urethra

19. What is the common symptom of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

A) Pain during urination B) Irregular menstrual periods

C) Fever D) Blood in urine

20. The inability to conceive after one year of trying is called:

A) Infertility B) Menopause C) Endometriosis D) Amenorrhea

21. Which part of the male reproductive system produces fluids that nourish sperm?

A) Seminal vesicles B) Urethra C) Penis D) Testes

22. The menstrual phase in a woman’s cycle occurs when:

A) The uterine lining thickens

B) An egg is released

C) The uterine lining is shed

D) Fertilization occurs

23. What hormone prepares the uterus for pregnancy?

A) Testosterone

B) Estrogen

C) Progesterone

D) Luteinizing hormone

24. How long can sperm survive in the female reproductive tract?

A) 12 hours

B) 1 day

C) 3 days

D) Up to 5 days

25. Which is an example of a bacterial infection that can affect the reproductive system?

A) Genital herpes

B) Syphilis

C) HIV

D) HPV

26. What structure in males surrounds the urethra and produces a fluid that helps sperm move?

A) Prostate gland `B) Testes C) Epididymis D) Vas deferens

27. Which of the following conditions can cause infertility in women?

A) Cystitis B) Endometriosis C) Prostate cancer D) Herpes

28. The most effective way to protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is:

A) Using contraception B) Regular bathing

C) Using condoms D) Taking birth control pills

29. Which of the following is NOT part of the female reproductive system?

A) Uterus B) Cervix C) Epididymis D) Vagina

30. Which is the first stage of human development after fertilization?

A) Embryo B) Zygote C) Fetus D) Blastocyst

31. What happens during fertilization?

A) An egg is released from the ovary B) A sperm cell joins with an egg

C) The uterus contracts D) The cervix dilates

32. Which of the following can help maintain a healthy reproductive system?

A) Regular exercise B) Balanced diet C) Avoiding smoking D) All of the above

33. What is the primary cause of cervical cancer?

A) High blood pressure B) Human papillomavirus (HPV)

C) Syphilis D) Prostate infection

34. The female reproductive organ that serves as the site of fetal development is the:

A) Cervix B) Ovary C) Fallopian tube D) Uterus

35. Which part of the male reproductive system helps to cool the testes?

A) Prostate B) Scrotum C) Seminal vesicles D) Penis

36. Which of the following is a viral infection that affects the reproductive system?

A) Syphilis B) Gonorrhea C) HIV D) Chlamydia

37. Which organ produces eggs in females?

A) Uterus B) Fallopian tube C) Ovaries D) Cervix

38. Which contraceptive method involves tracking the menstrual cycle to avoid pregnancy?

A) Condom use B) Oral contraceptives C) Fertility awareness method D) IUD

39. What is the term for the process when a mature egg is released from the ovary?

A) Fertilization B) Ovulation C) Menstruation D) Implantation

40. What is the tube that allows the passage of urine and semen in males?

A) Vas deferens B) Urethra C) Epididymis D) Bladder