The Female Reproductive System

During pregnancy the foetus develops in the
1. womb
2. fallopian tube
3. ovary
4. cervix
The passage through which the baby leaves the mothers womb at birth is called the
1. vagina
2. uterus
3. ovary
4. scrotum
In order to nourish a fertilised egg, the womb builds up with
1. blood
2. fat
3. water
4. semen
Select the correct order for the development of a human being.
1. Zygote ➞ embryo ➞ foetus ➞ baby
2. Zygote ➞ foetus ➞ embryo ➞ baby
3. Foetus ➞ zygote ➞ embryo ➞ baby
4. Zygote ➞ embryo ➞ baby ➞ foetus
In the diagram of the womb shown, select the part where implantation takes place.
1. Y
2. Z
3. X
4. W
A typical pregnancy in humans lasts about
1. 40 weeks
2. 1 year
3. 4 weeks
4. 28 days
While in the womb, the foetus is protected by
1. amniotic fluid
2. the placenta
3. the umbilical cord
4. the uterus
In the diagram shown, where is the placenta located?
1. S
2. P
3. Q
4. R
Which one of the following is not a function of the placenta?
1. To pass carbon dioxide from the mother to the baby.
2. To remove waste from the baby.
3. To pass food from the mother to the baby.
4. To allow the mother to give oxygen to the baby.
The diagram shows a baby in the womb. Which one of the following is a function of the umbilical cord?
1. It carries nutrients from the mother to the baby.
2. It produces the hormone called testosterone.
3. It carries waste from the mother to the baby.
4. It helps the blood to clot.
Which two of the following must a woman not do during pregnancy?
1. Smoke cigarettes
2. Drink alcohol
3. Eat fatty food
4. Watch TV
During childbirth, what part of the baby usually exits the mother's body first?
1. Head
2. Feet
3. Arms
4. Buttocks
Just before birth, the bag of amniotic fluid bursts. This is known as
1. the breaking of the waters
2. contractions
3. intercourse
4. ovulation
The contractions of muscles in the uterus before childbirth is known as
1. labour
2. implantation
3. fertilisation
4. pregnancy
After birth, what link between the mother and baby is cut?
1. The umbilical cord
2. The cervix
3. The placenta
4. The uterus
The diagram shows a human female's reproductive system with an eight week embryo which is clearly recognisable as human. The organs of the foetus are formed and will grow and mature for the next seven months.
Select the part where semen is released into the female.
1. Z
2. X
3. Y
4. W
Select from the list below, an event that takes place just before the baby is born.
1. The amniotic fluid escapes.
2. The baby cries.
3. The placenta separates from the uterus.
4. Contractions start.
Select from the following list, an event that takes place after the baby is born.
1. The umbilical cord is cut.
2. The waters break.
3. The uterus contracts.
4. The vagina widens.
The following four events take place during pregnancy, but not in the order shown.
P. Breaking of the waters
Q. Umbilical cord is cut
R. Cervix dilates (opens)
S. Afterbirth is expelled
Select the correct order for these events.
1. P, R, Q, S
2. P, Q, R, S
3. R, Q, S, P
4. R, S, Q, P
The time in the menstrual cycle during which it is most likely for a female to become pregnant
1. The fertile period
2. During menstruation
3. Just before menstruation occurs
4. Days 6 to 11 approximately
This allows substances to pass between the mother and the embryo in the womb
1. The placenta
2. The umbilical cord
3. The cervix
4. The amniotic sac
The embryo is called a foetus after
1. nine weeks
2. two days
3. twenty four weeks
4. nine months

The Female Reproductive System

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