Human Reproduction
1. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the human male
reproductive system?
1. Testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity within the scrotum.
2. The scrotum maintains the testes at a temperature lower than the body temperature.
3. Testosterone is secreted by Sertoli cells.
4. Seminiferous tubules are the site of sperm production.
2. Which of the following statements about Sertoli cells is correct?
1. They produce testosterone.
2. They nourish the developing germ cells.
3. They are present between seminiferous tubules.
4. They produce progesterone.
3. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding sperm?
1. The acrosome contains hydrolytic enzymes.
2. The middle piece contains numerous mitochondria.
3. The head contains a diploid nucleus.
4. The tail helps in motility.
4. Which of the following is not a function of the testes?
1. Production of sperms.
2. Secretion of androgens.
3. Production of ova.
4. Maintenance of male secondary sexual characters.
5. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the ovary?
1. Ovaries produce female gametes.
2. Ovaries produce steroid hormones.
3. Ovaries are attached to the pelvic wall by ligaments.
4. Fertilization normally occurs inside the ovary.
6. Which of the following statements regarding the Graafian follicle is
correct?
1. It develops in the uterus.
2. It contains the secondary oocyte before ovulation.
3. It is formed after fertilization.
4. It secretes hCG.
7. Which of the following statements about oogenesis is incorrect?
1. It begins during fetal life.
2. Primary oocytes remain arrested in Prophase-I.
3. Meiosis-II is completed only after fertilization.
4. Oogonia continue dividing throughout the reproductive life of the female.
8. Which of the following statements is correct regarding
spermatogenesis?
1. It begins before birth.
2. It starts at puberty.
3. It is completed before puberty.
4. It occurs only once in a lifetime.
9. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the menstrual
cycle?
1. Menstrual flow usually lasts for 3–5 days.
2. Ovulation generally occurs around the middle of the cycle.
3. Menstruation occurs only if fertilization takes place.
4. The average menstrual cycle is about 28 days.
10. Which of the following hormones directly triggers ovulation?
1. FSH
2. LH
3. Estrogen
4. Progesterone
11. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding fertilization in
humans?
1. It usually occurs in the ampullary-isthmic junction.
2. It restores the diploid chromosome number.
3. It takes place inside the uterus.
4. It leads to the formation of the zygote.
12. Which of the following statements regarding cleavage is correct?
1. Cleavage increases the size of the embryo.
2. Cleavage increases the number of blastomeres.
3. Cleavage begins after implantation.
4. Cleavage occurs inside the uterus only.
13. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the
blastocyst?
1. It consists of trophoblast and inner cell mass.
2. The trophoblast helps in implantation.
3. The inner cell mass forms the embryo.
4. Blastocyst is formed before the morula stage.
14. Which of the following statements regarding implantation is correct?
1. Implantation occurs in the myometrium.
2. Implantation occurs in the endometrium.
3. Implantation occurs inside the ovary.
4. Implantation occurs inside the cervix.
15. Which of the following statements regarding the placenta is incorrect?
1. It acts as an endocrine tissue.
2. It allows exchange of nutrients and respiratory gases.
3. Maternal and fetal blood freely mix inside the placenta.
4. It secretes hCG during pregnancy.
16. Which of the following hormones maintains the corpus luteum during
early pregnancy?
1. Oxytocin
2. hCG
3. FSH
4. Prolactin
17. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding parturition?
1. Oxytocin stimulates uterine contractions.
2. Foetal ejection reflex helps initiate labour.
3. Placenta is expelled after the baby is delivered.
4. Progesterone directly initiates labour contractions.
18. Which of the following statements regarding lactation is correct?
1. Colostrum is poor in antibodies.
2. Prolactin stimulates milk production.
3. Oxytocin inhibits milk ejection.
4. Milk production starts only after six months of childbirth.
19. Which of the following structures is correctly matched with its
function?
1. Ampulla — Site of implantation.
2. Endometrium — Site of implantation.
3. Cervix — Site of fertilization.
4. Vagina — Site of cleavage.
20. Which of the following statements regarding the secondary oocyte is
incorrect?
1. It is released during ovulation.
2. It is surrounded by the zona pellucida.
3. It completes meiosis-II only after fertilization.
4. It contains a diploid set of chromosomes.