Formative Practice 4.2 – Science Form 1 Chapter 4

Question 1:
What is the importance of the reproductive system to males and females?

Answer:
To produce offsprings.

Question 2:
State the functions of the urethra, penis and scrotum in the male reproductive system.

Answer:
Function of urethra: to discharge sperms (and urine) from the body

Penis: Transfers sperms into the vagina during copulation

Scrotum: Holds and protects the testes

Question 3:
State the functions of the Fallopian tube, vagina and uterus in the female reproductive system.

Answer:
Function of Fallopian tube: The place where fertilisation between a sperm and an ovum occurs

Function of vagina: Receives sperms and it is the birth channel through which a baby is born

Function of uterus: Place where the embryo develops and grows

Question 4:
What is meant by puberty?

Answer:
The early stage in which the reproductive system becomes mature and produces reproductive cells.

Question 5:
During puberty, teenagers will encounter body odour problem.
Explain how this problem occurs.

Answer:
Body odour happens due to hormonal changes during puberty.

Question 6:
If a woman’s ovaries are damaged, can she still get pregnant? Explain your answer.

Answer:
No, because she cannot produce ovum.