20 Questions
Which structure stores immature sperm until ejaculation?
Epididymis
What percentage of sperm is made up of seminal fluid?
60%
What is the function of the fallopian tubes?
To transport the egg towards the uterus
What is the site of implantation and placenta formation?
Endometrium
Which of the following is NOT a function of the placenta?
Metabolic waste elimination
What triggers the release of hormones for milk production during breastfeeding?
Suckling the baby
Which birth control method involves cutting a woman's Fallopian tubes?
Sterilisation
What is the main purpose of using condoms as a birth control method?
Protect against sexually transmitted infections
During in vitro fertilization (IVF), what is done immediately before ovulation?
The eggs are removed through a narrow needle
What can cause low sperm count in males?
Smoking
What is the outermost layer that forms the skin, epidermis, and the nervous system called?
Ectoderm
What is the sac that forms around the embryo and is filled with amniotic fluid called?
Amnion
Which hormone is responsible for maintaining the endometrium and making it soft and spongy for a developing embryo to embed in?
Progesterone
What is the function of the acrosome in the sperm?
To help penetrate the egg
During which phase of the menstrual cycle does ovulation occur?
Luteal phase
What is the main hormone involved in the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?
Oestrogen
Which hormone stimulates the development of an ovum inside the Graafian follicle?
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
What does oestrogen do during the menstrual cycle?
Repairs and thickens the endometrium
What stimulates ovulation and causes the final maturation of the Graafian follicle?
Luteinising hormone (LH)
What hormone is produced by the placenta to maintain the corpus luteum and the production of progesterone during pregnancy?
Human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG)
Test your knowledge on hormones and the menstrual cycle with this quiz! Learn about follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), the role of oestrogen, and the detection of hCG in pregnancy tests. Challenge yourself and expand your understanding of this fascinating topic.
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