SUBJECT : ZOOLOGY
HUMAN REPRODUCTION – PRACTICE TEST
1. Spermatogenesis is 'switched on' at puberty due to significant increase in the
secretion of hypothalamic hormone called
(1) GnRH (2) FSH (3) LH (4) Androgens
2. Secretion of which of the following structures is not essential for maturation
and motility of sperms?
(1) Epididymis (2) Vas deferens (3) Prostate gland (4) Cowper's gland
3. Read the following w.r.t. normal menstrual cycle in human females.
(a) Longest phase, of about 14 days
(b) Ruptured follicle under the influence of LH, develops into corpus luteum
(c) High levels of oestrogen and progesterone during this period inhibits FSH
Choose the phase of menstrual cycle from the given options which correctly
matches with the above given descriptions.
(1) Menstrual phase (2) Follicular phase (3) Ovulatory phase (4) Luteal phase
4. Observe the following given incomplete flow chart of hormonal control of
female reproductive system. Choose the correct labelling combination among
the given options in order to complete the flow chart.
A B C
(1) GnRH LH hCG
(2) Gonadotrophins Progesterone Oestrogen/Progesterone
(3) GnRH FSH/LH Oestrogen/Progesterone
(4) Gonadotrophins LH/FSH Oestrogen/Progesterone
5. High concentration of LH leads to release of
(1) Ootid from the primary follicle (2) Ovum from the secondary follicle
(3) Ovum from the tertiary follicle (4) Ovum from the Graafian follicle
6. Choose the option containing the correct function of the labelled
part concerned with it.
(1) A – Filled with enzymes that help in fertilization of the ovum
(2) B – Contains an elongated haploid nucleus
(3) C – Contains proximal centriole - role during the 1st cleavage of
fertilised ovum, and distal centriole which forms the axial filament
(4) D – Aids in sperm motility
7. How many ova would be formed from three primary oocytes?
(1) Three (2) Six (3) Four (4) Two
8. Fusion of sperm with ovum occurs in _____ region of oviduct.
(1) Ampulla (2) Isthmus (3) Infundibulum (4) Fimbriae
9. Match column I with column II and choose the correct option.
a. After 1st month of pregnancy (i) Appearance of hair on the head of foetus
b. By the end of 2nd month of pregnancy (ii) Embryo’s heart is formed
c. During the 5th month of pregnancy (iii) Limbs and digits develop in foetus
A B C A B C A B C A B C
(1) (i) (ii) (iii) (2) (iii) (ii) (i) (3) (ii) (i) (iii) (4) (ii) (iii) (i)
10. In external genitalia of human female, fleshy folds of tissue which extend down
from the mons pubis are called
(1) Labia minora (2) Labia majora (3) Hymen (4) Clitoris
11. How many hormones given below in the box are produced by placenta?
hPL, hCG, Oestrogen, Progestogen. Choose the correct option.
(1) Two (2) Three (3) One (4) Four
12. The structural and functional unit between foetus and maternal body is called
(1) Amnion (2) Yolk sac (3) Placenta (4) Umbilical cord
13. The signals for parturition originate
(1) Only from fully developed foetus
(2) Only from fully developed placenta
(3) From fully developed foetus and placenta
(4) From oxytocin released by maternal pituitary
14. Secretion of which of the following hormone decreases during the time of
pregnancy? (1) FSH (2) Oestrogen (3) Progesterone (4) Cortisol
15. Fluid filled cavity, antrum is a characteristic feature of
(1) Primary follicle (2) 2ndry follicle
(3) Tertiary follicle (4) Primary oocyte
16. Select the correct statement w.r.t. secretions of male accessory sex glands.
(1) Secretions of epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles and prostate gland
are essential for maturation and motility of sperms.
(2) Seminal plasma is also termed semen.
(3) Seminal plasma is rich in glucose and potassium while enzymes are absent.
(4) The secretion from Cowper’s glands provides characteristic odour to the
seminal fluid.
17. Select the incorrect match w.r.t. ploidy.
(1) Primary spermatocyte - Diploid (2) Secondary oocyte - Diploid
(3) Oogonium – Diploid (4) Spermatogonium – Diploid
18. Match the following
Column I Column II
(A) Hyaluronidase (I) Progesterone
(B) Corpus luteum (II) First milk rich in
IgA
(C) Capacitation (III) Corona radiata
(D) Colostrum (IV) Sperm activation
19. Select the correct sequence of cell stages formed during spermatogenesis
within seminiferous tubules.
(1) Spermatogonia, spermatids, spermatocytes, sperms
(2) Spermatozoa, spermatids, spermatogonia, spermatocytes
(3) Spermatogonia, spermatocytes, spermatids, spermatozoa
(4) Spermatids, spermatocytes, spermatogonia, sperms
20. Which of the following set of hormones are synthesized only during
pregnancy?
(1) hCG, progesterone, relaxin (2) Relaxin, progesterone, prolactin
(3) hCG, hPL, relaxin (4) Oestrogen, progesterone, oxytocin
21. Select the incorrect statement w.r.t embryonic development in humans.
(1) Cleavage division brings about considerable increase in mass of protoplasm
(2) Embryo at 8 to 16-celled stage is known as morula
(3) Foetus develops limbs and digits by the end of second month of pregnancy
(4) hCG - Secretion of trophoblast maintains corpus luteum in initial stage
22. Select the incorrect match.
(1) Insemination - Transfer of sperms into female genital tract
(2) Parturition - Delivery of foetus
(3) Spermiation - Sperm heads become embedded in the Sertoli cells
(4) Spermiogenesis - Spermatids are transformed into spermatozoa
23. Identify A, B, C and D in following figure and choose the option which
correctly represents A, B, C and D
24. How many egg(s) was/were released by a human ovary in a month if a mother
gave birth to identical twins (monozygotic twins)?
(1) 2 (2) 1 (3) 4 (4) 3
25. How many sex chromosome(s) does a normal human inherit from his father?
(1) 23 (2) 46 (3) 2 (4) 1
26. Inner cell mass differentiates into
(1) Trophoblast (2) Embryo (3) Placenta (4) Chorion
27. Each seminiferous tubule is internally
lined by A and B.
B synthesise certain factors
which helps in C.
Find A, B and C
28. A - The trophoblast then gets attached to
the endometrium and after attachment ------ cells divides rapidly and covers the
blastocyst
B – The blastocyst becomes embedded in which of the layer of uterus
(1) A - Inner cell mass, B – Outermost thin membranous layer
(2) A – Morula, B – Innermost glandular layer
(3) A - Uterine cells, B – Thick layer of smooth muscles
(4) A - Uterine cells, B - Innermost glandular layer
29. At least what percent of sperms must have normal shape and size and must
show vigorous motility for normal fertility per ejaculate?
(1) 60% (2) 40% (3) 72% (4) 24%
30. Birth canal for parturition is formed by
(1) Only vagina (2) Uterus and oviduct
(3) Cervical canal and vagina (4) Only cervical canal
31. The alveoli of mammary lobes open into A which join to form a B.
Several mammary ducts join to form a C which is connected to D Choose the
option which fills all the blanks (A, B, C, D) correctly.
32. Read the given statements and choose the incorrect option.
(1) Fimbriae help in collection of ovum after ovulation
(2) Stroma of ovary is divided into peripheral cortex and inner medulla
(3) Ovaries and uterus are primary sex organs in females
(4) Ovaries are connected to pelvic wall and uterus by ligaments
33. In external genitalia of human females, a cushion of adipose connective tissue
which is covered by skin and pubic hairs is called
(1) Mons pubis (2) Labia majora (3) Labia minora (4) Clitoris
34. "X" is a hormone which is secreted under the influence of GnRH. Identify "X"
and the correct marked structures (A to D) from the figure given below on
which "X" acts to stimulate secretion of some factors to help in
spermiogenesis.
(1) “X” - LH, A (3) “X” - ACTH, C
(2) “X” - GH, В (4) "X" - FSH, D
35. Fill in the blanks w.r.t Human Male reproductive system and choose
The ----- that lead to vas deferens ascends to the --- and loops over the --------
(1) prostate, stomach, urinary bladder.
(2) epididymis, abdomen, urinary bladder.
(3) vas efferentia, abdomen, ureter.
(4) urinary bladder, ejaculatory duct, abdomen.
PART – B
36. A - Which of the following stage of oogenesis forms a membrane called zona
pellucida surrounding it?
B - Menstruation is triggered by a sudden decline in the amount of hormone
secreted by corpus luteum. Also, Level of this hormones are at their highest
during the luteal phase (second half of the cycle) of the menstrual cycle.
Identify the hormone.
(1) A – Oogonia, B – Estrogen (2) A – Secondary follicle, B - Progesterone
(3) A - Corpus luteum, B – LH (4) A - Secondary oocytes, B – Progesterone
37. Which of the following indicates pregnancy?
(1) Lack of menstruation.
(2) Occurrence of menstrual flow.
(3) When released ovum is not fertilized.
(4) When Graafian follicle matures and endometrium proliferation.
38. Assertion: During fertilization only head of spermatozoa enters egg.
Reason: If several spermatozoa hit the egg at same time, all can enter the egg.
(1) If both A and R are true and the Reason is the correct explanation of the A.
(2) If both A and R are true but the R is not the correct explanation of the A.
(3) If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
(4) If both Assertion and Reason are false.
39. Assertion (A): Not all copulations lead to fertilisation and pregnancy.
Reason(R): Fertilisation can only occur only if the ovum and sperms are
transported simultaneously to the ampulla of fallopian tube
40. Correct sequence of layer of uterus from outside to inside is :
(1) Myometrium → Perimetrium → Endometrium
(2) Perimetrium → Myometrium → Endometrium
(3) Endometrium → Myometrium → Perimetrium
(4) Endometrium → Perimetrium → Myometrium
41. Read the following statements carefully and choose the option which correctly
state them as true (T) or false (F).
(a) Capacitation occurs in female reproductive tract
(b) Corpus luteum is only temporary endocrine gland in human females formed
during pregnancy
(c) Fertilization in humans is practically feasible only if sperms and ovum are
transported simultaneously to the infundibulum region of fallopian tube
(d) Implantation of embryo at site other than uterus is called ectopic pregnancy
42. In human females, meiosis-I starts
(1) Before birth during the foetal stage of life (2) After birth at puberty
(3) After puberty before menopause
(4) During fertile age before menopause
43. The given figure shows the human foetus within the uterus with few structures
marked as A, B, C and D.
Which of the following options shows the correct labeling?
(1) A Umbilical cord with its veins, B→ Chorionic villi,
C→ Antrum, D → Plug of mucus in cervix
(2) A Umbilical cord with its vessels, B→ Fimbriae,
C→Oocyte, D→ Plug of mucus in vagina
(3) A→ Umbilical cord with its vessels, B→ Placental villi
C→ Yolk sac, D → Plug of mucus in cervix
(4) A→ Umbilical cord with its veins, B→ Placental villi
C→ Trophoblast, D→ Plug of mucus in vagina
44. Arrange the stages of embryo development and match with its correct
explanation
A B C D E
(1) C → E → D → A → B. Structure in B can be called as Morula
(2) C → D → A → E → B. Structure in A can be called as Blastocyst
(3) E → C → D → A → B. E represents fertilization
(4) C → E → D → A → B. D represents stage with 4 blastomeres.
45. Inner cell mass contains certain cells called ------- which have the potency to
give rise to all the tissues and organs
(1) Blastomeres (2) Stem cells (3) Blastocyst (4) Uterine cells
46. Why a woman cannot get pregnant again during pregnancy:
(1) A woman ovulates during pregnancy , but the oviducts are plugged with
protective mucus to prevent sperm from entering
(2) High levels of hCG in women's bodies kill sperm
(3) A woman cannot have intercourse during pregnancy due to the presence of
a protective mucus plug that develops in the cervix
(4) High levels of estrogen and progesterone, secreted by the corpus luteum or
placenta during pregnancy inhibit the secretion of gonadotropins and prevent
ovulation
47. Which of the following is not a paired structure in male:
(1) Urethra (2) Vas deferens (3) Epididymis (4) Ejaculatory duct
48. Placenta facilitates
(1) Supply of oxygen to the embryo (2) Removal of nutrients from the embryo
(3) Supply of ammonia and blood to the embryo (4) Both (1) & (3)
49. Assertion (A): Parturition is induced by a complex 'neuroendocrine' mechanism.
Reason (R): The neural signals from the contracting uterus send signals to foetal pituitary to
release oxytocin hormone.
(1) Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A.
(2) A is correct but R is incorrect.
(3) A is incorrect but R is correct.
(4) Both A and R are correct but R is incorrect explanation of A
50. Pick true (T) and false (F) from the given statements.
A. Endometrium undergoes strong contractions at the time of delivery of baby.
B. Progesterone maintains pregnancy.
C. Gestation period in human female is calculated from the day of fertilization.
D. Colostrum is rich in foetal antibodies.
(1) A-T, B-T, C-T, D-F (2) A-F, B-T, C-F, D-F
(3) A-F, B-T, C-T, D-F (4) A-T, B-F, C-F, D-T
51. Statement I : Placenta is the source of FSH and LH during pregnancy.
Statement II : Formation of placenta involves participation of both, maternal
and embryonal tissues.
Solutions
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