Lesson 4.5.3.3
4.5.3.3 Hormones in human reproduction Quiz: AQA Combined Science, Unit 5
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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Which gland produces oestrogen, the main female reproductive hormone?
- Pituitary
- Pancreas
- Testes
- Ovary
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What is the main role of testosterone in males?
- Maintains uterus lining
- Stimulates egg maturation
- Stimulates sperm production
- Triggers ovulation
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What name is given to the release of a mature egg?
- Menstruation
- Fertilisation
- Ovulation
- Puberty
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What does follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) cause in the ovary?
- Release of an egg
- Progesterone production
- Uterus lining breakdown
- Maturation of an egg
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Which hormone stimulates the release of a mature egg?
- FSH
- Oestrogen
- Luteinising hormone
- Progesterone
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Which hormones help maintain the uterus lining?
- Oestrogen and progesterone
- FSH and LH
- Thyroxine and adrenaline
- Testosterone and insulin
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What causes secondary sex characteristics to develop during puberty?
- Enzymes
- Reproductive hormones
- Neurones only
- Antibodies
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Approximately how often is an egg released after puberty?
- Every 365 days
- Every day
- Every 28 days
- Every 7 days
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An egg matures slowly in the ovary. Which hormone may be deficient?
- Insulin
- Testosterone
- FSH
- LH
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An egg is mature but is not released. Which hormone may be lacking?
- FSH
- LH
- Thyroxine
- Oestrogen
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A boy develops a deeper voice and facial hair at puberty. Which hormone is most likely responsible?
- Oestrogen
- Glucagon
- Insulin
- Testosterone
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At puberty, which structures in males begin producing gametes?
- Adrenal glands
- Pituitary
- Ovaries
- Testes
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Which two hormones maintain the lining of the uterus?
- FSH and LH
- Oestrogen and progesterone
- Adrenaline and testosterone
- Insulin and glucagon
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What process begins in the ovaries at puberty?
- Insulin production
- Egg maturation
- Uterus breakdown
- Sperm production
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A man develops facial hair at puberty. Which gland produces the hormone responsible?
- Ovary
- Pituitary
- Testes
- Thyroid
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Which hormone helps maintain the lining that would support an embryo?
- Thyroxine
- Adrenaline
- Testosterone
- Progesterone
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How does rising oestrogen interact with FSH in the menstrual cycle?
- Stimulates LH release
- Destroys FSH molecules
- Increases FSH production
- Reduces FSH production
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What is indicated by a sharp peak in luteinising hormone (LH)?
- Egg release
- Uterus lining shedding
- Egg maturation
- Menstruation starting
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What is the main male reproductive hormone produced by the testes?
- Testosterone
- Adrenaline
- Progesterone
- Oestrogen
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What is the main role of progesterone in the menstrual cycle?
- Maintain uterus lining
- Lower blood sugar
- Trigger ovulation surge
- Stimulate egg maturation
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