Enhanced Science 10 Reproductive System Quiz

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What is the function of fructose in semen?

  • Increase acidity of the female vagina
  • Stimulate peristaltic contractions of the female reproductive tract
  • Provide energy for sperm (correct)
  • Help dissolve clots in semen

What is the role of prostaglandins in semen?

  • Increase acidity of the female vagina
  • Dissolve clots in semen
  • Provide energy for sperm
  • Stimulate peristaltic contractions of female reproductive tract (correct)

What count of sperm cells per mL is considered infertility (sterility)?

  • < 50-75 million/mL
  • > 120-150 million/mL
  • < 20-25 million/mL (correct)
  • > 50-120 million/mL

How do anticoagulant factors in semen function?

<p>Dissolve clots in semen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines the sex of an organism?

<p>Number of chromosomes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiates ejaculation?

<p>Sympathetic nerve impulses (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ in the male reproductive system is responsible for producing sperm cells?

<p>Testes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the urethral sphincters during ejaculation?

<p>To constrict and prevent semen from entering the urethra (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the scrotum in the male reproductive system?

<p>Maintain temperature of testes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which part of the male reproductive system is responsible for storing sperm cells?

<p>Epididymis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the secondary sex organs in females?

<p>Uterine tubes, Uterus, Vagina (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are secondary sex characteristics?

<p>Features that attract sexes to each other (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the bulbospongiosus muscles of the penis?

<p>Propelling semen from the urethra (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long are sperm cells typically viable for?

<p>2 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate number of sperm cells that reach the destination during fertilization?

<p>100 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many spermatozoids does a man deposit during sexual intercourse?

<p>200 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many sperm cells out of the millions deposited actually reach the egg?

<p>~300-500 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the likelihood of a single sperm fertilizing the egg?

<p>1 in hundreds of millions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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