Male Reproductive System

Humans reproduce by
1. sexual reproduction which involves two parents
2. sexual reproduction which involves one parent
3. asexual reproduction which involves two parents
4. asexual reproduction which involves one parent
Another name for the sex cell is
1. gamete
2. zygote
3. testicle
4. hormone
What is the name given to the male gamete?
1. Sperm
2. Zygote
3. Penis
4. Goat
The joining together of male and female gametes to form a zygote is called
1. fertilisation
2. puberty
3. transpiration
4. reproduction
Select two correct functions of the male reproductive system from the list below.
1. To produce sperm
2. To transfer sperm to the female
3. To produce enzymes
4. To insulate the body
Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
1. All males are born with one testicle.
2. The testicles produce millions of sperm.
3. Hormones are produced by the testicles.
4. Semen is produced in the seminal vesicles.
The testicles are located outside of the male body because:
1. production of sperm best takes place at a temperature lower then body temperature.
2. there is no room to fit the testicles inside the body.
3. the sperm have a shorter distance to travel during intercourse.
4. more sperm can be created.
Which one of the following surrounds the testicles?
1. The scrotum
2. The sperm duct
3. The urethra
4. The penis
What is the name of the tube that carries the sperm from the testes to the urethra?
1. Sperm duct
2. Seminal vesicles
3. Prostrate gland
4. Penis
The substance produced by the seminal vesicles and prostate gland is known as
1. Semen
2. Scrotum
3. Urine
4. Sperm
Which part of the male reproductive system transfers sperm into the woman?
1. Penis
2. Scrotum
3. Urethra
4. Gamete
Name the parts labelled A and B in the diagram
1. A = scrotum, B = urethra
2. A = prostrate gland, B = urethra
3. A = scrotum, B = prostrate gland
4. A = sperm duct, B = penis
Name the parts labelled A and B in the diagram
1. A = penis, B = testicle
2. A = penis, B = urethra
3. A = scrotum, B = testicle
4. A = testicle, B = penis
What is the name of the tube that carries sperm and urine out of the human body?
1. Urethra
2. Penis
3. Seminal vesicles
4. Ureter
Name the part labelled X in the diagram that produces fluids which help the sperm to swim.
1. Prostate gland
2. Scrotum
3. Urethra
4. Ureter
Which one of the following is not part of the male reproductive system?
1. Kidney
2. Seminal vesicles
3. Prostate gland
4. Urethra
Which one of the following is not part of the male reproductive system?
1. Bladder
2. Penis
3. Scrotum
4. Prostrate gland
Approximately how many sperm cells are produced by each testicle daily by a mature male?
1. 85 million
2. 1
3. 5,000
4. 200
At what age does puberty usually start in boys?
1. 12 to 14 years of age
2. 20 years of age
3. 10 to 11 years of age
4. 16 to 18years of age
Identify the parts labelled A and B in the diagram of a sperm shown
1. A = head, B = tail
2. A = nucleus, B = tail
3. A = head, B = nucleus
4. A = nucleus, B = leg
The process where the reproductive organs begin to mature is called
1. Puberty
2. Intercourse
3. Fertilisation
4. The menstrual cycle
Which one of the following is least likely to occur in a boy during puberty
1. His hair turns grey
2. His voice deepens
3. Hair grows on the chest and under the arms
4. Sperm starts to be produced
Which one of the following is most likely to occur in a boy during puberty?
1. His shoulders broaden.
2. The colour of his eyes change.
3. He produces eggs.
4. He stops playing with toys.
The diagram shows a sperm. The tail enables the sperm to swim. Why does the sperm need to be able to swim?
1. In order to get to the egg.
2. So that it does not drown in the semen.
3. To travel around in the testicle.
4. Because it is a member of the fish family.
What becomes filled with blood and hardens during intercourse?
1. The penis
2. The scrotum
3. The womb
4. The prostate gland
The release are semen from the penis during intercourse is known as
1. ejaculation
2. pollination
3. implantation
4. fertilisation
Which one of the following is not part of the male reproductive system?
1. Ovary
2. Testes
3. Scrotum
4. Penis
The time when the sex organs start to become active is called
1. puberty
2. the fertile period
3. pregnancy
4. adulthood
Sperm is made here
1. The testis
2. The sperm duct
3. The urethra
4. The pancreas
Transports sperm from the testis to the penis.
1. Sperm duct
2. Urethra
3. Scrotum
4. Gamete
Keeps testes outside the body and below body temperature.
1. Scrotum
2. Penis
3. Prostate gland
4. Urethra
During sexual intercourse, the erect penis is placed inside the vagina of the woman. Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
1. The tail of the sperm enters the egg first.
2. Sperm is released into the vagina.
3. The man releases millions of sperm during intercourse.
4. The sperm travel towards the egg.

Male Reproductive System

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