Male and Female
Reproductive System Test
Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the
statement or answers the question. (3-points each)
____ 1. Once
sperm are produced by the testes they move into and mature in the
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a.
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seminiferous tubes
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c.
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vas deferens
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b.
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penis
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d.
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epididymis
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____ 2. The
purpose of the urethra is to
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a.
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carry only urine
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b.
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carry only semen
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c.
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carry a mixture of semen and urine
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d.
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carry both semen and urine but not at
the same time
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____ 3. The
menstrual cycle is triggered each month by
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a.
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the release of blood from the uterus
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b.
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the buildup of the lining of the uterus
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c.
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hormones
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d.
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sexual intercourse
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____ 4. Female
infertility can be caused by hormonal problems, blocked fallopian tubes, and
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a.
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a cold
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c.
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irregular menstrual cycles
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b.
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lack of appetite
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d.
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STDs
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____ 5. Sexual
feelings are normal and necessary
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a.
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for reproduction to occur
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b.
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for the heart and lungs to function
properly
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c.
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for an ovum to be released from a
female’s ovary each month
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d.
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for teens to become adults.
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____ 6. When
sexual feelings occur, it is important to
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a.
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consciously choose to act responsibly
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b.
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go to a quiet place and talk about what
you are feeling with your partner
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c.
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explore the feelings and do what feels
best
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d.
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see a doctor
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____ 7. The
external male reproductive organs consist of the penis, testes, and
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a.
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urethra
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c.
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scrotum
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b.
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prostate
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d.
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seminal visicle
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____ 8. The
external female reproductive organs include
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a.
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the vagina, the clitoris, and the mons
pubis
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c.
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the vaginal opening, the labia majora,
and the clitoris
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b.
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the hymen, the vaginal opening, and the
uterus
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d.
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the hymen, the ovaries, and the clitoris
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____ 9. Semen
leaves the male body when the penis is erect and
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a.
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urination occurs
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c.
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excitement occurs
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b.
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evacuation occurs
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d.
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ejaculation occurs
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____ 10. The
menstrual cycle is a result of
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a.
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the female body preparing to give birth
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c.
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the female body preparing for pregnancy
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b.
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the female body preparing to produce
milk
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d.
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the female body preparing for old age
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True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement
is true or false. Answer “+” if you
think the statement is true and “O” if you think the statement is false (3
points each)
____ 11. In
order for pregnancy to occur, a male sperm and female ovum must unite.
____ 12. Ova
are produced by the fallopian tubes in the female body.
____ 13. The
male sex hormone is estrogen.
____ 14. Removing
the foreskin that covers the penis at birth is called circumcision.
____ 15. Coulper’s
and the prostate are two kinds of hormones in the male body.
____ 16. It
is easier to make responsible decisions about sexual feelings when you are
alone with your boyfriend or girlfriend.
____ 17. Menstrual
flow and urine exit the female body through the same opening.
____ 18. It
is normal for males to ejaculate while they are sleeping.
____ 19. PMS
is a condition that affects some females during pregnancy.
____ 20. An
erect penis cannot return to its relaxed state without ejaculation.
____ 21. It
is not always possible to control feelings of sexual arousal.
____ 22. The
body’s first response to sexual stimulation includes increased heart rate,
flushing, and faster breathing.
Matching
Match each item with the correct statement
below. .
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a.
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scrotum
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e.
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cervix
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b.
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sterility
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f.
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erection
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c.
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vulva
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g.
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menstruation
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d.
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uterus
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h.
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penis
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____ 23. inability
to produce offspring
____ 24. a
loose sac of skin that holds the testes
____ 25. a
hollow muscular organ that receives and holds a fertilized ovum
____ 26. the
opening to the uterus
____ 27. a
male organ that is used by males both for sexual reproduction and the
elimination of body wastes
____ 28. the
external female reproductive organs
____ 29. the
process of shedding the lining of the uterus
____ 30. when
the sponge-like tissues of the penis fill with blood and the penis becomes
enlarged and hard
Essay. The following
essay question has two parts. Make sure
you answer the entire question.
31. 1. (A.) Explain what toxic shock is in a
female. (B.) What causes it? (C.) How can it be prevented?
2. (A.) Explain
how to perform a testicular self-examination and (B.) why it should be
performed.

Vocabulary:
Penis, Cowper’s gland, Epididymis, Vas Deferens,
Urethra, Scrotum, Prostate Gland,
Testicles (Testes), Urinary
Bladder, Seminal Vesicles.

Vocabulary:
Urethra, Labia Majora, Labia Minora, Vagina, Ovary,
Fallopian Tube, Maturing Ova,
Mature Ova, Endometrium,
Uterus, Fimbria, Cervix, Urinary Bladder.