Female Reproductive System Quiz (8th Grade Level)
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which primary female reproductive organ produces eggs and hormones?
A) Fallopian tubes
B) Ovaries
C) Uterus
D) Cervix
2. The menstrual cycle typically occurs every:
A) 21 days
B) 28 days
C) 35 days
D) 45 days
3. Fertilization typically occurs in the:
A) Uterus
B) Ovary
C) Fallopian tubes
D) Cervix
4. Which hormone triggers ovulation?
A) Estrogen
B) Progesterone
C) Luteinizing hormone
D) Testosterone
5. The inner lining of the uterus is called:
A) Myometrium
B) Endometrium
C) Perimetrium
D) Epithelium
6. How many eggs are typically released during each menstrual cycle?
A) 0
B) 1
C) 2
D) 3-4
7. The process of egg release is called:
A) Menstruation
B) Fertilization
C) Ovulation
D) Implantation
8. Puberty in females typically begins between ages:
A) 8-10
B) 10-12
C) 12-14
D) 14-16
9. Which structure connects the ovary to the uterus?
A) Cervix
B) Vagina
C) Fallopian tubes
D) Uterine wall
10. Primary female sex hormone is:
A) Testosterone
B) Estrogen
C) Progesterone
D) Cortisol
11. The external female reproductive organs are collectively called:
A) Vulva
B) Labia
C) Clitoris
D) Vaginal opening
12. Menstruation occurs when:
A) Egg is fertilized
B) Hormone levels drop
C) Uterine lining is shed
D) Ovulation happens
13. How long does a typical menstrual period last?
A) 2-3 days
B) 3-7 days
C) 1 week
D) 10 days
14. The birth canal is also known as:
A) Uterus
B) Cervix
C) Vagina
D) Fallopian tube
15. Which structure provides nutrition to a developing embryo?
A) Placenta
B) Ovary
C) Fallopian tube
D) Cervix
16. Eggs are stored in:
A) Uterus
B) Ovaries
C) Fallopian tubes
D) Vagina
17. The first menstrual period is called:
A) Puberty
B) Menarche
C) Ovulation
D) Fertilization
18. Fallopian tubes are also known as:
A) Oviducts
B) Uterine channels
C) Reproductive pathways
D) Egg tunnels
19. Female reproductive system prepares for potential:
A) Digestion
B) Pregnancy
C) Breathing
D) Circulation
20. Hormonal changes during menstrual cycle are controlled by:
A) Pancreas
B) Thyroid
C) Pituitary gland
D) Adrenal glands