Human Reproduction

1. Which hormone of pituitary gland regulates Sertoli cells?

(a) LH (c) GH
(b) FSH (d) prolactin
2. The correct sequence of stages in spermatogenesis are:
(a) spermatogonia → spermatid → spermatocyte → sperm
(b) spermatocyte → spermatogonia → spermatid → sperm
(c) spermatogonia → spermatocyte → spermatid → sperm
(d) spermatid → spermatocyte → spermatogonia → sperm
3. Seminal plasma in humans is rich in
(a) fructose and calcium (c) Progesterone and testosterone
(b) glucose and calcium (d) potassium and calcium
4. The Leydig cells are a source of
(a) fructose (c) progesterone
(b) androgens (d) mucus
5. Spot the odd one out from the following structures with reference to the male
reproductive system.
(a) Rete testis (c) Vasa efferentia
(b) Epididymis (d) Isthmus
6. Spermiation is the process of the release of sperms from.
(a) Seminiferous tubules (c) Epididymis
(b) Vas deferens (d) Prostate gland
7. Which one of the following is not a male accessory gland?
(a) Seminal vesicle (c) Prostate
(b) Ampulla (d) Bulbourethral gland
8. The immature male germs cell undergo division to produce sperms by the process of
spermatogenesis. Choose the correct one with reference to above
(a) Spermatogonia have 46 chromosomes and always undergo meiotic cell division
(b) Primary spermatocytes divide by mitotic cell division
(c) Secondary spermatocytes have 23 chromosomes and undergo second meiotic
division
(d) Spermatozoa are transformed into spermatids
9. Number of chromosomes in polar body of human is
(a) 23 (c) 21
(b) 46 (d) 1
10. The membranous cover of the ovum at ovulation is
(a) corona radiata (c) zona pellucida
(b) zona radiata (d) chorion
In the following questions a statement of assertion follow
ed by a statement of reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
(a) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is correct explanation for
assertion.
(b) Assertion and reason both are correct statements, but reason is not correct explanation
for assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct statement, but reason is wrong statement.
(d) Assertion is wrong statement, but reason is correct statement.
11. Assertion: A decrease in temperature has no effect on spermatogenesis.
Reason: Spermatogonia cannot survive the high body temperature.
12. Assertion: All sperms released at a time do not fertilize the ovum.
Reason: Fertilization occur only when ovum and sperm fuse at the ampullary-isthmic
junction.
13. Assertion: The embryo with 8 to 16 blastomeres is called a morula.
Reason: The morula continuously divides to transform into trophoblast.
14. Assertion: The regions inside the seminiferous tubules contain Leydig cell.
Reason: Leydig cells synthesise and secrete androgens.
15. Assertion: The endometrium undergoes cyclical changes during the menstrual cycle.
Reason: Perimetrium contracts strongly during delivery of the baby.
Case Based Questions
16. Study the graph given below and answer the questions that follow: [4]

(i) What is the importance of LH surge?

(ii) Identify the ovarian phases during the menstrual cycle.
(a) 5th day to 12th day of the cycle.
(b) 14th day of the cycle.
(iii) Menstrual cycles are absent during
pregnancy. Why? [4]
17. Study the figure given below:
(i) Pick out and name the cells that undergo
spermiogenesis.
(ii) Differentiate between spermiogenesis and
spermiation?
(ii) How many sperms will be produced from 50
primary spermatocytes?
 18. Study the figure given below and answer the questions that follow: [3]

(i) Name the stage of human embryo the figure represents.

(ii) Mention the fate of the inner cell mass after implantation in
the uterus.
(iii) Where are the stem cells located in this embryo?
Short Answer Questions [1 mark]
19. Write the location and function of the Sertoli cells in humans.
20. Mention the location and the function of Leydig cells in humans.
21. When do the oogenesis and the spermatogenesis initiate in human females and males
respectively?
22. Males in whom testes fail to descend to the scrotum are generally infertile. Why?
23. Name the hormones produced only during pregnancy in a human female. Mention their
source organ.
24. List the changes that the primary ooctye undergoes in the tertiary follicular stage in the
human ovary.
25. Mention the function of trophoblast in human embryo.
26. Explain the function of umbilical cord.
Short Answer Questions [2 marks]
27. What is the number of chromosomes in the following cells of a human male?
(i) Spermatogonial cells
(ii) Spermatids
(iii) Primary spermatocytes
(iv) Sertoli cells
28. Where is acrosome present in humans? Write its function.
29. Write the function of each of the following:
(a) Middle piece in human sperm.
(b) Luteinising hormone in human males.
30. Write the location and functions of myometrium and endometrium.
31. Why does corpus luteum secrete large amount of progesterone during luteal/secretory
phase of the menstrual cycle?
32. Differentiate between menarche and menopause.
33. After implantation interdigitation of maternal and foetal tissues takes place. Identify the
tissues involved and justify their role.
34. Write the function of each one of the following:
(i) (Oviducal) Fimbriae (ii) Oxytocin
35. Medically it is advised to all young mothers that breast feeding is the best for their
newborn babies. Do you agree? Give reasons in support of your answer.
Long Answer Questions–I [3 marks]
36. Draw a diagram of the microscopic structure of human sperm. Label the following parts
in it and write their functions. (i) Acrosome (ii) Nucleus (iii) Middle piece
37. Name the hormones influencing (i) ovulation, (ii) development of corpus luteum.
38. Draw a labelled diagram of the embryonic stage that gets implanted in the human
uterus. State the functions of the two parts labelled.
39. When and where do chorionic villi appear in humans? State their function.