Human reproduction

Gr.12 Topic test

SECTION A
Question 1.1:
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the
answer and write only the letter (A to D) next to the question number.

1.1.1 Which ONE of the following is a function of amniotic fluid?

A Transports oxygen to the developing foetus

B Protects the foetus from temperature changes
C Produces progesterone and oestrogen
D Protects the foetus from disease

1.1.2 Which of the following are hormones that directly stimulate the development of
the endometrium?

A FSH and LH
B Progesterone and oestrogen
C FSH and progesterone
D LH and oestrogen

1.1.3 A function of the placenta is to …

A transport waste from mother to foetus.

B form the chorion.
C secrete progesterone.
D secrete the fluid that surrounds the foetus.

(3x2)
=(6)

Question 1.2
Provide the correct biological term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the term
next to the question number (1.2.1 – 2.1.)
Description

1.2.1 The outermost membrane found around the embryo/foetus

1.2.2 Part of the female reproductive system where fertilisation occurs

1.2.3 The period between fertilization and birth when the foetus develops in the womb

1.2.4 The stage in humans when sexual maturity is reached in males and females

1.2.5 The male reproductive tube that connects the testis with the urethra
(5
)
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SECTION B
Question 2
Study the diagrams below showing the male and female reproductive systems.

2.1 Identify parts A, B and F respectively. (3)

2.2 Give the LETTER ONLY of the organ where meiosis takes place in the:
(a) Male reproductive system (1)
(b) Female reproductive system (1)

2.3 Name the type of gametogenesis that takes place in the:

(a) Male reproductive system (1)
(b) Female reproductive system (1)

2.4 State ONE function of part H. (1)

2.5 Explain why it is necessary for part D to be 'outside' the body in males. (2)
(10)
Question 3

The schematic diagram below shows a human ovum that is about to be fertilised. The diagram
is not drawn to scale.

B
F

3.1 Identify part:

(a) A (1)
(b) B (1)
(c) C (1)

3.2 Give the LETTER and NAME of the part that:

(a) Contains the mitochondria (2)
(b) Contains enzymes required to penetrate the ovum (2)
(c) Will enter the ovum during fertilisation (2)
(9)
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