Science V

2nd Prelim

Choose the letter of the best answer. Encircle only the letter of your choice.

1. What is the function of the reproductive system?

A. To supply the body with energy.
B. To help the bones and muscles move.
C. To produce a living things like itself.
D. To throw out body wastes.
2. Which of these organs has an end part covered by a lose flap of skin and
maybe removed by circumcision?
A. testes B. vas deferens C. urethra D. penis
3. How many egg cells mature every month?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
4. Which organs in a girl’s body can make her a mother someday?
A. heart B. ovaries C. stomach D. lungs
5. How often does an egg cell mature and leave the ovary?
A. once a day B. once a week C. once a month D. once a year
6. A female is already capable of reproduction when she ____________
A. becomes 12 years old C. starts menstruating
B. becomes 20 years old D. reaches adulthood
7. If females’ sex cells and sex hormones produced in the ovaries, where do
males’ sex cells and hormones produce?
A. testes B. urethra C. penis D. vas deferens

Below are some reproductive organs:

I – urethra III – ovaries V – testes VII– epididymis

II – scrotum IV – fallopian tubes VI – uterus VIII – vagina

8. Using the above data, which organs belong to males only?

A. I, III, IV, V C. II, VI, VII, VIII
B. I, II, V, VII D. II, III, IV, VIII
9. What organ can be found both in males and females?
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
10. In which part does a fertilized egg stay and develops?
A. ovary B. uterus C. vagina D. cervix
11. What helps the sperm cells to move fast as they enter the female’s vagina?
A. Their tails C. Prostate gland secretion
B. Their eagerness to meet the egg cell D. Their numbers
12. “Nocturnal emission” sometimes called “wet dreams” is common to
________
 A. Males at puberty stage C. Males at their infancy stage
B. Females at puberty stage D. Females at their menopausal stage
13. At which part fertilization may take place?

14. Using the same illustration, which produces the female sex cells?
A. I B. II C. III D. IV
15. How are identical twins formed?
A. Linkage of two egg cells
B. Division of two egg cells
C. Formation of two zygote from to egg and two sperm cells
D. Division of one zygote into two
16. Some females experience discomfort feelings during their menstruation,
what do you call this emotional anxiety?
A. insanity B. mood swing C. uneasiness D. cramps
17. Johnny is already 16 years old, He experiences lots of changes in his body.
What do you think is responsible for this?
A. His personal desire C. His parents
B. B. His hormones D. Acquired from his peers
18. A fetus is unable to support himself for his/her development, what helps
him to get supply from his mother?
A. Through his mouth C. Through his umbilical cord
B. By his undeveloped hands D. Support from his mother
19. What gives oxygen to a developing embryo inside a woman’s uterus?
A. Umbilical cord C. Amniotic sac
B. Amniotic fluid D. Placenta
20. What happens to the umbilical cord after the baby is born?

I. The cord is cut to separate the baby from the mother.

II. It is tied and what remains of it will dry and fall off after a few days.

III. It is inserted back into the baby’s navel

IV. It is wrapped around her body until it dries.

A. I and II B. II, III and IV C. II D. I and IV

21. Which is the male gonads?
A. penis B. scrotum C. testes D. vas deferens
22. When does a girl menstruate?
 A. puberty C. infanthood
B. B. childhood D. adulthood
23. What takes place when the sperm and egg cell unite?
A. circumcision C. menstruation
B. fertilization D. ovulation
24. What brings about the changes among boys and girls during puberty?
A. ureters C. vitamins
B. hormones D. sex cells
25. What should a girl do when she is menstruating?
A. . See a doctor. C. Acts as if she is sick.
B. Lie down in bed. D. Go about her usual activities.
26. At which phase of menstrual cycle fertilization may take place?
A. menstruation phase C. luteal phase
B. ovulation phase D. follicular phase
27. Which of the following does NOT happen during puberty?
A. circumcision C. menstruation
B. fertilization D. ovulation
28. Boys and girls will undergo changes at puberty. The following statements
are the changes in girls EXCEPT one. Which one is it?
A. Enlargement of hips C. Enlargement of breast
B. Menopause D. Occurrence of menstruation

29. . Which of the following best describes the ovary?

A. The birth canal C. A muscular tube where the fetus is developed
B. The passageway of the eggs D. The female sex organ that
produces egg cells

30. . Which part of the male reproductive system is described as a round

muscular organ inside the scrotum?
A. Penis B. testis C. urethra D. cervix
31. At what period of life do a girl is already capable of reproduction?
 A. debut B. menopause C. mentally mature D. start of menstruation
32. What will happen to a girl if fertilization happens?
A. The girl will menstruate. C. She may get pregnant.
B. She will become ovulate. D. The girl will menopause.
33. Here are some of the activities most boys and girls do to take care of his
body especially during puberty stage.

I Cleaning the genitals with mild soap and water Everyday

II Use underarm deodorant body Everyday
III Change underwear Every week
IV Take a bath Every other day
If you are one of the boys and girls who are in the puberty stage, which
practice or practices will you follow?
A. I and II B. II and III C. III and IV D. I and IV
34. What is also known as fertilized egg?
A. Gamete C. Sperm
B. Ovum D. Zygote
35. How often does an egg cell mature and leaves the ovary?
A. Once a day C. Once a month
B. Once a week D. once a year
36. Start of menstruation is a sign that a girl is ____________.
A. already pregnant C. already a woman
B. capable of being pregnant D. can carry heavy things
37. Why is menstruation considered a cycle?
A. It happens every month.
B. he woman gets pregnant every year.
C. The woman gets pregnant every month.
D. It is normal to all women.
38. . When does menstrual flow takes place?
A. When ovulation happens
B. When the egg cell stays in the fallopian tube
C. When the egg cell is fertilized
D. When the egg is not fertilized
39. The following statements are suggested good habits to keep our
reproductive organs healthy. Which one is not?
A. Always use public toilets.
B. Change your underwear as often as necessary.
C. Take a bath daily.
D. Eat nutritious food and get adequate rest and sleep.
40. . Is it advisable to borrow underwear to a friend? Why or why not?
A. Yes, if she/he really needs it.
B. Yes, if my friend can’t afford to buy one.
C. No, because it is very expensive.
D. No, because it can cause undesirable organisms to genitals.