Key Stage 3 (KS3) · Science

Reproduction: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Reproduction.

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Question 1

1 mark

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

Question 2

1 mark

In Reproduction, the fusion of a male gamete and a female gamete produces a single cell. What is the name of this cell?

Question 3

1 mark

During the human menstrual cycle, which hormone's sudden surge is primarily responsible for triggering ovulation (the release of a mature egg from the ovary)?

Question 4

1 mark

In the human male reproductive system, which tube carries sperm from the testes towards the urethra?

Question 5

1 mark

Consider the process of human reproduction. After fertilization occurs in the oviduct, the zygote undergoes cell division to form an embryo. Where does the embryo normally implant for further development?

Question 6

2 marks

Identify the process in Reproduction where a mature egg is released from the ovary into the oviduct.

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Question 7

5 marks

In the study of Reproduction, the menstrual cycle involves regular changes in the female reproductive system.

(a) On which day of a typical 28-day menstrual cycle does ovulation usually occur? (1 mark)
(b) Describe what happens to the uterine lining (endometrium) if an egg is not fertilized. (2 marks)
(c) Explain the importance of the thick, blood-rich uterine lining if fertilization does occur. (2 marks)

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