Viewing “Fertilisation”
Watch the video and answer the following questions.
1. What is the video primarily about?
a) The process of cell division c) The structure of the female reproductive system
b) The journey of a sperm to fertilize an egg d) The development of a fetus
2. Approximately how many sperm enter the vagina during sexual intercourse?
a) 300,000 b) 3 million c) 300 million d) 3 billion
3. What happens to most sperm after entering the vagina?
a) They successfully fertilize an egg. c) They are transported to the fallopian tubes.
b) They die in the acidic environment of the vagina. d) They are absorbed by the uterine lining.
4. What protects many sperm from the acidic environment of the vagina?
a) The thickness of the vaginal wall c) The woman's immune system
b) The protective elements in the seminal fluid d) The cilia in the fallopian tubes
5. What is the cervix?
a) The opening into the uterus c) A muscular contraction in the uterus
b) The outer layer of the egg d) A chemical in the reproductive tract
6. What typically happens to the cervix during ovulation?
a) It remains tightly closed. c) It produces mucus to trap sperm.
b) It opens for a few days. d) It contracts to assist sperm movement.
7. What is the function of the cervical mucus?
a) To trap and destroy sperm c) To thin to allow easier passage for sperm
b) To nourish and protect sperm d) To guide sperm towards the fallopian tubes
8. What happens to some sperm in the folds of the cervix?
a) They die immediately. c) They are transported to the uterus.
b) They may later continue their journey. d) They fertilize the egg.
9. How do uterine contractions assist sperm?
a) They destroy harmful bacteria. c) They regulate the pH of the uterus.
b) They help sperm reach the egg. d) They prevent sperm from entering the fallopian tubes.
10. What cells from the woman's immune system may attack sperm?
a) Red blood cells b) White blood cells c) Resident cells d) Epithelial cells
11. What is the corona radiata?
a) The outer layer of the egg c) A layer of cells covering the egg
b) The inner layer of the egg d) A chemical that attracts sperm
12. What is the zona pellucida?
a) The outer layer of the egg c) A layer of cells covering the egg
b) The inner layer of the egg d) A chemical that attracts sperm
13. What causes sperm to become hyperactive?
a) Uterine contractions c) Chemicals in the reproductive tract
b) Cervical mucus d) The corona radiata
14. How many sperm typically reach the egg?
a) Millions b) Thousands c) Hundreds d) A few dozen
15. What is the process shown at the end of the video?
a) Fertilization b) Ovulation c) Implantation d) Menstruation
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