Gradegorilla Biology

Biology µGCSE:
Reproductive Systems

10 quick questions - for GCSE and iGCSE

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10 minutes maximum! (can you do it in 5?)
1-4: The diagram shows the female reproductive system:	Icon vector created by photoroyalty - www.freepik.com
1. Name structure K. A. Placenta B. Uterus C. Oviduct D. Ureter
2. The function of L is to ... A. protect a developing foetus B. produce the egg cells C. produce the hormone oestrogen D. store urine
3. Which tissue makes up the majority of L? A. Nervous B. Muscle C. Bone D. Blood
4. The secondary sexual characteristics in females are controlled by ... A. progesterone B. thyroxine C. testosterone D. oestrogen
5-7: The diagram shows the male reproductive system.	Isolated Vectors by Vecteezy
5. Structure K is the ... A. testis B. ovary C. prostate gland D. bladder
6. Tube N is the .... A. ureter B. sperm duct C. urethra D. oviduct
7. The development of secondary sexual characteristics in males is controlled by testosterone. Where is this hormone produced? A. structure K B. structure L C. structure M D. structure N
8-9. The diagram shows fertilisation about to happen. This is a list of some of the adaptive features that enable the egg and sperm to carry out their roles: Large energy store Long flagellum Lots of mitochondria Jelly coat Enzymes in the acrosome	Designed by brgfx / Freepik
8. Which of these listed features belong to the egg? A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 4 D. 4 and 5
9. Which feature helps the sperm penetrate the egg?
10. How many sperm are needed to fertilize one egg? A. Hundreds B. Thousands C. Two D. One