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QB-MC Ch13 Reproduction in

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Which of the following correctly shows the route of transport of oxygen from the
mother’s lungs to the foetus?
A lungs → pulmonary artery → heart → aorta → placenta → umbilical
arteries
B lungs → pulmonary artery → heart → aorta → placenta → umbilical vein
C lungs → pulmonary veins → heart → aorta → placenta → umbilical
arteries
D lungs → pulmonary veins → heart → aorta → placenta → umbilical vein

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Which of the following occur during the birth of the baby?

(1) Q lubricates the birth canal.
(2) R contracts to push the foetus out of the uterus.
(3) S dilates to allow the foetus to pass through.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following correctly shows the route of transport of sperms to the
female body during copulation?
A P → Q → V → female body
B X → W → V → female body
C X → W → Q → V → female body
D Y → X → W → Q → V → female body

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What is the importance of X and Y located in Z rather than in the abdominal

cavity?
A The temperature in Z is lower. This is optimal for the development of
sperms.

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 B The temperature in Z is lower. This is optimal for the activity of sperms.
C The blood supply to Z is more. This provides more nutrients for sperms.
D The blood supply to Z is more. This provides more oxygen for sperms.

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What are the advantages of breast-feeding?

(1) Breast milk contains antibodies which protect the baby against disease.
(2) Breast milk contains more nutrients than formula milk.
(3) Breast-feeding helps the recovery of the uterus of the mother after birth.

A (1) and (2) only

B (1) and (3) only

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 C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following contraceptive methods is the least reliable?

A rhythm method
B condom
C intrauterine device
D contraceptive pills

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Which of the following statements about human ova is not correct?

A The number of ova in a female is fixed at birth.

B All ova in the ovaries will eventually mature and be released.
C Only mature ova will be released from the ovaries.
D Usually only one ovum will be released per month.

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What would occur if vas deferens on both sides of a man’s body are tied and
cut?

A No sperms would be produced by the testes.

B No sperms would be found in his semen.
C His seminal fluid would become watery.
D No ejaculation would occur during sexual intercourse.

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Below are some events that occur before a human foetus is developed.
(1) implantation
(2) fertilization
(3) sexual intercourse
(4) formation of placenta
Which of the following shows the correct sequence of the events?

A (1) → (4) → (2) → (3)

B (2) → (3) → (1) → (4)
C (3) → (2) → (1) → (4)
D (3) → (2) → (4) → (1)

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Which of the following structures contains follicles?

AP
BQ
CR
DS

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Which of the following is not a function of seminal fluid?

A To neutralize the acidity of the female’s vagina.

B To transport sperms from the epididymis to the urethra.
C To activate sperms.
D To provide a medium for sperms to swim in.

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How does the diaphragm prevent pregnancy?
A It prevents the sperms from reaching the ovum.
B It stops the ovaries from releasing an ovum.
C It prevents the embryo from implanting into the uterine lining.
D It blocks the openings of the oviducts.

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The foetus gets its food and oxygen from the mother’s blood through
A the amnion.
B the amniotic fluid.
C the umbilical arteries.
D the placenta.

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Which of the following statements is correct if Y on both sides of the body are
tied and cut?
A Both male sex hormones and sperms cannot be produced in Z.
B Male sex hormones, but not sperms, can be produced in Z.
C Sperms, but not male sex hormones, can be produced in Z.
D Both male sex hormones and sperms can still be produced in Z.

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Implantation occurs in

A W.
B X.
C Y.
D Z.

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After an ovum is fertilized, it divides to form a ball of cells called
A an embryo.
B a foetus.
C a zygote.
D a placenta.

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Below are some events in the reproduction of humans.
(1) The embryo develops in the amnion.
(2) The zygote passes down the oviduct to the uterus.
(3) The nucleus of a sperm fuses with the nucleus of an ovum.
(4) The embryo embeds itself into the uterine lining.
(5) The baby is born.
Which of the following shows the correct sequence of the events?

A (3) → (2) → (4) → (1) → (5)

B (3) → (4) → (2) → (5) → (1)
C (4) → (1) → (3) → (2) → (5)
D (4) → (5) → (2) → (3) → (1)

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Which of the following statements about the placenta is not correct?
A It is connected to the foetus by the umbilical cord.
B It releases hormones during pregnancy.
C It secretes amniotic fluid which surrounds the foetus.
D It facilitates the diffusion of materials between the mother and the foetus.

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Which of the following is/are involved in the production of the fluid ejected by a
man during sexual intercourse?
(1) seminal vesicles
(2) Cowper’s gland
(3) vas deferens
A (1) only
B (3) only

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 C (1) and (2) only
D (2) and (3) only

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Below are some structures in the male reproductive system of humans.
(1) vas deferens
(2) epididymis
(3) urethra
Which of the following correctly shows the route of the sperms after they leave
the testes?
A (1) → (2) → (3)
B (2) → (1) → (3)
C (2) → (3) → (1)
D (3) → (1) → (2)

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Which of the following statements about identical twins is correct?

A Identical twins are formed when an ovum is fertilized by two sperms.

B Identical twins are formed when two ova are fertilized at the same time.
C Identical twins are formed when a zygote develops into two separate
embryos.
D Identical twins can be of different sex.

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A membrane called the amnion encloses the embryo after implantation. Which of
the following are the functions of the fluid secreted by the amnion?
(1) It keeps a constant temperature in the amnion.
(2) It allows the embryo to move around easily.
(3) It contains hormones to maintain the thickness of the uterine lining.

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 A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following is/are the function(s) of the muscle contractions in the
uterine wall during the birth process?
(1) To push the amniotic fluid out of the vagina.
(2) To push the placenta out of the uterus.
(3) To push the foetus out of the uterus.
A (3) only
B (1) and (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (2) and (3) only

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Which of the following is/are the function(s) of seminal fluid?

(1) To nourish sperms.
(2) To stimulate the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
(3) To provide a medium for sperms to swim in.

A (1) only
B (2) only
C (1) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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A vasectomized man cannot

A produce sperms in his testes.

B produce sex hormones in his testes.
C have sexual intercourse with his wife.
D pass sperms to his wife.

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The waste products that pass from the foetus into the mother’s blood include
A carbon dioxide and urea.
B carbon dioxide and faeces.
C urine and sweat.
D faeces and urine.

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Which of the following statements about the amniotic fluid are correct?
(1) It provides the foetus with oxygen, nutrients and antibodies.
(2) It prevents the foetus from drying out.
(3) It cushions the foetus from mechanical shock.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only

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 C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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Which of the following statements about the human ovaries is not correct?

A Maturation of follicles in the ovaries starts at puberty.

B Only one follicle in an ovary develops each month.
C The ovaries produce female sex hormones.
D The ovaries release mature ova into the oviducts.

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Which of the following statements about human reproduction is not correct?

A Implantation is the embedding of an embryo into the uterine lining.
B Fertilization is the release of semen through the penis.
C Scrotum is a sac holding the testes.
D Sperms are male gametes.

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Which of the following are the advantages of breast-feeding?

(1) Breast milk contains antibodies which protect the baby from pathogens.
(2) Breast milk contains all the nutrients for the baby.
(3) Breast-feeding promotes the bonding between the mother and the baby.
A (1) and (2) only
B (1) and (3) only
C (2) and (3) only
D (1), (2) and (3)

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