The Human Reproductive System is one of 9 topics in the Grade 9 Natural Sciences CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. What is the main purpose of the reproductive system?
To produce sex cells (gametes) for the continuation of the species
To digest food for energy
To pump blood around the body
To remove waste from the blood
Answer: To produce sex cells (gametes) for the continuation of the species — The reproductive system produces sex cells (gametes) for the purpose of the continuation of the species.
Easy
2. Which gland releases hormones that initiate puberty?
The pituitary gland
The testes
The ovaries
The thyroid gland
Answer: The pituitary gland — Puberty is initiated when the pituitary gland releases hormones into the bloodstream, triggering the testes and ovaries to release sex hormones.
Medium
3. Name the sex hormone released by the testes.
Answer: testosterone — Testosterone is the sex hormone released by the testes, causing male secondary sexual characteristics.
