Test on Human Female Reproduction and Family Planning

Question 1: During the IVF procedure, following egg retrieval, the male's sperm is placed with the best quality eggs in a special chamber for insemination and fertilization.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials describe the Insemination and Fertilization step as occurring after egg retrieval, stating: 'The male’s sperm is placed with the best quality eggs in a special chamber. Fertilization usually happens during this time...'

Question 2: Which of the following statements accurately describe the hormones produced by the ovaries and their functions?

A. Oestrogen is secreted by the Graafian follicles and controls the development of secondary sex characteristics.

B. Progesterone is secreted by the corpus luteum and functions to maintain the endometrium.

C. Oestrogen's primary function is to stimulate further development of breasts.

D. Progesterone is responsible for the distribution of body hair and quality of voice.

Explanation: The study materials state that oestrogen is secreted by the Graafian follicles and controls the development of secondary sex characteristics. It also states that progesterone is secreted by the corpus luteum, and its functions include maintaining the endometrium. Oestrogen controls breast development, but progesterone stimulates further development of breasts. Oestrogen, not progesterone, controls the distribution of body hair and quality of voice.

Question 3: Meconium, the first bowel movement, develops in the intestines during the first trimester of pregnancy.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that meconium, the first bowel movement, develops in the intestines during the second trimester (13–28 weeks), not the first trimester.

Question 4: According to the study materials, which of the following statements accurately describes the third trimester of pregnancy?

A. The third trimester is the period where meconium develops in the intestines.

B. A full-term baby is typically born only at 40 weeks.

C. This stage is considered the final stage of pregnancy, leading up to the birth of the baby.

D. The fourth trimester is also part of the third trimester.

Explanation: The study materials state that the Third Trimester (29–40 weeks) 'is the final stage of pregnancy, leading up to the birth of the baby.' Meconium development occurs in the second trimester, a full-term baby can be born between 37 and 42 weeks, and the fourth trimester is a separate period after delivery.

Question 5: A vaginal examination revealed the baby's breech presentation.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The midwife made a vaginal examination and found that the baby was breech.