LESSON 12 REVIEW ANSWERS: 7th GRADE HEALTH
NAME:__________________________________ DATE:_________
TRUE/FALSE: Place a “T” on the line if you feel the statement is true. Place an “F” on the line if you feel
the statement is false.
1.__F___ Males are born with hundreds of thousands of immature sperm cells.
2.__F___ All boys and girls experience puberty at the same time and rate.
3.__F___ Testosterone is the female hormone that controls secondary sex characteristics.
4.__F___ Sperm and semen are the same thing.
5.__F___ Fertilization generally occurs in the ovaries.
6.__F___ Outer and inner labia are parts of the male reproductive system.
7.__F___ Generally speaking, boys mature faster than girls.
8.__F___ Only females experience mood swings during puberty.
9.__T___ Especially during adolescence, an erection can occur at any time and for no reason.
10._F____ Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a concern for males.
MULTIPLE CHOICE: Place the letter of the answer that best answers each question on the line in front of
the question.
11.__A___ Which of the following is NOT a part of the female reproductive system?
A. Seminiferous Tubules
B. Clitoris
C. Uterus
D. Fallopian Tubes
12.___D__ Which of the following most accurately describes the menstrual cycle?
A. Ovulation, cells in uterine lining die, ovulation, thickening of uterine lining, REPEAT
B. Thickening of uterine lining, menstruation, cells in uterine lining die, REPEAT
C. Menstruation, cells in uterine lining die, ovulation, thickening of uterine lining, REPEAT
D. Ovulation, thickening of uterine lining, cells in uterine lining die, menstruation, REPEAT
13.__B___ When you experience a mood swing, which of the following would be the MOST helpful question to ask
yourself?
A. When will it end?
B. Why am I experiencing this emotion?
C. Who caused it?
D. Why me?
14.__C___ The release of a mature ovum from an ovary
A. Lasts for 28 days
B. Means a female is pregnant
C. Is part of the menstrual cycle
D. Usually occurs twice a month
15.__B___ Which of the following is NOT a change in males associated with puberty?
A. Growth of 4-12 inches
B. Widening of hips
C. Growth of facial, armpit, chest, and pubic hair
D. Production of sperm cells
16. Describe the path of sperm through the male reproductive system
1. Sperm are produced in the SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES in the TESTES.
2. Sperm is stored in the EPIDIDYMIS.
3. Sperm enters the VAS DEFERENS
While in the vas deferens, sperm
*passes by the SEMINAL VESICLE where a sugary fluid to nourish sperm is added
*goes through the PROSTATE where a chemical fluid to protect sperm is added
*goes through COWPER’S GLANDS where a lubricating fluid for sperm movement is added
4. Sperm enters the URETHRA
5. Sperm is ejaculated out the PENIS
17. Describe the path of the egg through the female reproductive system
1. Females are born with hundreds of thousands of immature egg cells housed in the OVARIES.
*From menarche (first menstrual period) on, 1 mature egg cell is released from an ovary approx. every 28
days through a process called ovulation.
2. Mature egg enters FALLOPIAN TUBES.
*This is where conception/fertilization would occur if sperm cells are present.
3. Unfertilized egg enters UTERUS. Uterus recognizes egg is unfertilized.
4. The unfertilized egg, the uterine lining, and a small amount of blood leave the body through the VAGINA as
part of the menstrual flow.