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Parturition is induced by a complex neuroendocrine

Part - A Zoology (a)
mechanism
Oxytocin acts on the uterine muscles and causes
Section - I: Single Correct (b) stronger uterine contractions, which in turn
This section contains a total of 100 questions. stimulates further secretion of oxytocin
All questions in this section are mandatory. The stimulatory reflex between the uterine
For every correct response you shall be awarded 1 marks. (c) contraction and oxytocin secretion continues
For every incorrect response 0 marks shall be deducted.
resulting in stronger and stronger contractions
1. Signals from fully developed foetus and The mammary glands of the female undergo
placenta ultimately lead to parturition which requires the (d) differentiation during pregnancy and starts
release of: producing milk in the initial months of pregnancy
7. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
(a) Estrogen from placenta
R) and select the correct option:
(b) Oxytocin from maternal pituitary
A: The lack of mensuration may be indicative of
(c) Oxytocin from foetal pituitary
pregnancy.
(d) Relaxin from Leydig’s cells R: Mensuration only occurs if the released ovum is not
fertilised.
2. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
R) and select the correct option.
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(a)
of A
A: The menstrual flow occurs due to the breakdown of
endometrial lining of uterus and its blood vessels. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
R: Rapid fall in the level of progesterone takes place due
(b)
explanation of A
to degeneration of corpus luteum.
(c) A is true but R is false
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation (d) Both A and R are false statements
(a)
of A
8. Match the Column I with column Column II:
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b)
explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) Both A and R are false statements
3. Extrusion of second polar body from egg nucleus occurs

(a) After entry of sperm but before fertilization

(a) A - (iii), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (ii)
(b) After fertilization
(b) A - (iii), B - (ii), C - (i), D - (iv)
(c) Before entry of sperm into ovum
(c) A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iv), D - (iii)
(d) Simultaneously with first cleavage
(d) A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iii), D - (iv)
4. First and second meiotic divisions in different stages of
oogenesis are, respectively: 9. Inhibition of uterine contraction ceases and the bleeding
and cramps of menstruation begin due to:
(a) Equal and equal
(a) Increase in level of progesterone
(b) Equal and unequal
(b) Decrease in level of progesterone
(c) Unequal and unequal
(c) Increase in level of LH
(d) Unequal and equal
(d) Decrease in level of FSH
5. Which of the following statement is incorrect about
parturition in humans? 10. The options below show the differences between
spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis. Select the
Signals for parturition originate from fully develop incorrect option:
(a)
foetus and placenta
Spermatogenesis - Process of formation of
(b) It is a complex neuroendocrine mechanism spermatozoa
(a)
(c) Oxytocin induces myometrium contraction Spermiogenesis - Process of differentiation of
spermatozoan from a spermatid
(d) Decrease in estrogen and progesterone ratio
6. Identify the incorrect statement from the following
options:

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Spermatogenesis - It changes a haploid structure Its hormones are not responsible for development
(c)
into another haploid structure of secondary sex organs
(b)
Spermiogenesis - It involves conversion of a diploid
(d) All of these
structure into haploid structure
Spermatogenesis - Growth and division occur
15. Vasa efferentia are the ductules leading from:
(c)
Spermiogenesis - Division and growth are absent
(a) Rete testis to epididymis
Spermatogenesis - A spermatogonium forms four
spermatozoa (b) Vas deferens to epididymis
(d)
Spermiogenesis - A spermatid forms a single (c) Epididymis to urethra
spermatozoon
(d) Testicular lobules to rete testis
11. Which of the following hormones is responsible for both
the milk ejection reflex and the foetal ejection reflex? 16. In the given columns, column-I contains features of
developing child and column-II contains the time of their
(a) Relaxin occurrence. Select the option showing correct matching
of two columns:
(b) Estrogen
Column - I Column - II
(c) Prolactin (Features of developing child) (Time of occurrence)
(d) Oxytocin By the end of the
A. Heart sound (i) second month of
12. Refer to the given figure showing an ovum surrounded by pregnancy
few sperms. Sperm 'A' in the figure is trying to fertilise the Fetus develops limbs and During the fifth
ovum. How will this sperm ‘A’ ensure that no other sperm B. (ii)
digits month
can fertilise the ovum?
Formation of major organ First sign of
C. (iii)
system growing foetus
First movement of fetus
By the end of 12
D. and appearance of hair (iv)
weeks
on head
Body covered with fine
By the end of 24
E. hair, eyelid separate, (v)
weeks
formation of eyelashes

(a) A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv), E - (v)

(b) A - (iii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (ii), E - (v)
(c) A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iii), D - (v), E - (iv)
(a) By inducing changes in the cells of corona radiata (d) A - (iii), B - (iv), C - (ii), D - (v), E - (i)
By inducing changes in the zona pellucida layer of 17. The difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation
(b)
the ovum is
By inducing changes in the perivitelline space of the
(c)
ovum In spermiogenesis spermatozoa from Sertoli cells
(a) are released into the cavity of seminiferous tubules,
(d) By releasing some chemicals to kill other sperms
while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed
13. Which of the following is incorrect? In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while
(b)
in spermiation spermatids are formed
Each ovary is about 2 to 4 cm in length and is
(a) connected to the pelvic wall and uterus by In spermiogenesis spermatids are formed, while in
(c)
ligaments spermiation spermatozoa are formed

Each ovary is covered by a thin epithelium which In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while
(b) (d) in spermiation spermatozoa are released from
encloses the ovarian storma
Sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules
Ovaries produce several steroid hormones but not a
(c) 18. Urine test during pregnancy determines the presence of:
single protein hormone
The stroma of ovary is divided into a peripheral
(d) (a) Human chorionic gonadotropin hormone
cortex and an inner medulla
(b) Estrogen
14. Select the correct option with reference to the primary
sex organ in females: (c) Progesterone
(d) Luteinising hormone
(a) Secrete steroid hormones
Relaxin and progesterone hormones are released
(b)
only in later phase of pregnancy by these organs

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19. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason- (c) A = iii; B = i; C = ii; D = iv
R) and select the correct option.
(d) A = ii; B = iv; C = iii; D = i
A: Blood flowing in umbilical cord of human embryo is 23. Which of the following labelled parts provides energy for
100% foetal. the movement of the tail that facilitate sperm motility
R: Umbilical cord helps in transport of substances essential for fertilisation?
between foetal and maternal blood.

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation

(a)
of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b)
explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) Both A and R are false statements
20. Match the columns with respect to months/trimester and
human embryo development
Column I Column II
End of first Limbs and genital organs
(A) (i)
month become well developed
End of Body hair develop, eyelids
(B) second (ii) separate and eyelashes are
month formed
End of first
(C) (iii) Heart is formed
trimester
End of
(D) second (iv) Limbs and digits develops
trimester (a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D

24. Placenta acts as an endocrine tissue and

produces several hormones like:
(a) A = i; B = iv; C = ii; D = iii
A. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
(b) A = iii; B = iv; C = ii; D = i B. Human placental lactogen (hPL)
C. Estrogens
(c) A = iii; B = iv; C = i; D = ii
D. Progesterone
(d) A = ii; B = i; C = iii; D = iv
(a) A & B
21. Which one of the following is the incorrect match of the
events occurring during menstrual cycle? (b) B only
(c) A, B & C
Menstruation: Breakdown of endometrium and
(a) (d) A, B, C & D
ovum not fertilised
(b) Ovulation: LH and FSH attain peak level 25. Read the following statements:
(i) Each testis has about 25 compartments called
Proliferative phase: Rapid regeneration of
(c) testicular lobules.
endometrium and maturation of Graafian follicle
(ii) Each testicular lobule contains one to three highly
Development of corpus luteum: Follicular phase coiled seminiferous tubules in which sperms are
(d) produced.
and increased secretion of progesterone
(iii) Sertoli cells acts as 'nurse cells' of testicles.
22. Match the following and choose the correct option (iv) Sertoli cells are activated by FSH secreted by the
Column I Column II adenohypophysis.
Trophobla Embedding of blastocyst in the (v) Each testis is oval shaped with a length of about 2-3
(A) (i) cm and width of about 1-3 cm in adults.
st endometrium
How many of the above statements are correct?
Group of cells that would
(B) Cleavage (ii)
differentiate as embryo
(a) Three (b) Two
Inner cell Outer layer of blastocyst
(C) (iii) (c) Four (d) Five
mass attached to the endometrium
Implantati 26. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
(D) (iv) Mitotic division of zygote
on R) and select the correct option:

A: The uterus opens into vagina through a narrow cervix.

(a) A = ii; B = i; C = iii; D = iv R: The cavity of cervix is called cervical canal.
(b) A = iii; B = iv; C = ii; D = i

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Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation

(a) (a) A - (ii), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (iii)
of A
(b) A - (iv), B - (iii), C - (ii), D - (i)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b)
explanation of A (c) A - (iii), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (ii)
(c) A is true but R is false (d) A - (i), B - (iv), C - (iii), D - (ii)
(d) Both A and R are false statements 31. Find out which of the following statements are true (T) /
false (F) and choose the correct option:
27. Fill the blanks in the given statements and select the
correct option:
I. Epididymis is a part of accessory duct system.
II. The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature
(A) The developmental stage of an animal passed in the
of testes (2 - 2.5°C) lower than the internal body
mother's womb is called .....(i)..... .
temperature for spermatogenesis.
(B) The outer layer of blastula is called .....(ii)..... . It does
III. Epididymis receives a duct from seminal vesicle and
not take part in the formation of .....(iii)..... .
opens into urethra as the ejaculatory duct.
(C) .....(iv)..... is the first germ layer formed from the inner
IV. In most mammals, testes are located in the scrotal
cell mass by differentiation.
sac.

(a) (ii) - mesoderm, (iii) - embryo proper, (iv) - ectoderm

(a) I - T, II - T, III - T, IV - T
(b) (i) - fetus, (ii) - trophoblast, (iii) - embryo proper
(b) I - T, II - T, III - F, IV - T
(c) (i) - egg, (iv) - endoderm
(c) I - T, II - F, III - T, IV - F
(d) (i) - fetus, (iv) - endoderm
(d) I - T, II - F, III - F, IV - F
28. Find out the correct pathway of milk flow in the breast:
32. Read the following statements about male reproductive
system and choose the incorrect statement(s) from the
I. Mammary duct
given options:
II. Lactiferous duct
III. Mammary tubules I. It is located in the pelvis region.
IV. Alveoli lumen II. The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity
V. Mammary ampula within a pouch called scrotum.
III. Each testis has about 350 testicular tubules.
(a) IV → III → V → I → II IV. Penis, the male external genitalia is made up of
special tissues to facilitate insemination.
(b) III → I → IV → II → V
(c) IV → III → I → V → II (a) I and III

(d) IV → III → II → I → V (b) III and IV

29. Match the parts of female external genitalia in Column-I (c) I and IV
with their characteristic features in Column-II. Choose the (d) Only III
correct option from the codes given below:
33. Fertilization in humans is practically feasible only if

The ovum and sperms are transported

(a) simultaneously to ampullary-isthmic junction of the
fallopian tube
The ovum and sperms are transported
(b) simultaneously to ampullary-isthmic junction of the
cervix
(a) A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (iii) The sperms are transported into cervix within 48
(c)
(b) A - (iv), B - (iii), C - (ii), D - (i) hrs of release of ovum in uterus
(c) A - (i), B - (iv), C - (iii), D - (ii) The sperms are transported into vagina just after
(d)
the release of ovum in fallopian tube
(d) A - (ii), B - (i), C - (iii), D - (iv)
34. Refer to the given flowchart. In it, some spaces are
30. Match the parts of female reproductive system given in mentioned as I, II, III and IV. Identify the correct option for
Column-I with their functions in Column-II and choose the them from the codes given below:
correct option from the codes given below:

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40. The vulva

(a) I - GnRH, II - LH, III - Sertoli cells, IV - Androgens
(b) I - LH, II - GnRH, III - Androgens, IV - Sertoli cells (a) Consists of the external genital organs of a woman
(c) I - Androgens, II - LH, III - Interstitial cells, IV - FSH Includes mons pubis, labia majora, labia minora,
(b)
(d) I - FSH, II - Sertoli cells, III - GnRH, IV - LH clitoris and hymen

35. Read the following statements about LH surge and (c) Both (A) and (B)
choose the incorrect one: (d) Includes internal female reproductive organs
41. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
(a) LH surge is rapid secretion of luteal hormone
R) and select the correct option:
(b) It occurs in the mid of the cycle
A: The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature
(c) LH surge induces degeneration of corpus luteum
of the testes.
(d) It causes ovulation R: The low temperature of the testes is necessary for
spermatogenesis.
36. Trophoblast, is not involved in the formation of:
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(a) Protective and trophic membranes (a)
of A
(b) Foetal portion of placenta Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b)
(c) Body of developing embryo explanation of A
(d) Chorionic villi (c) A is true but R is false

37. Which of the following is the correct match about the (d) A is false but R is true
female external genitalia and their functions? 42. Read the following statements about seminal plasma
and choose the correct statement(s) from the given
Mons pubis: Cushion of fatty tissue covered by skin options:
(a)
and pubic hair and surround the vaginal orifice
I. Seminal plasma is secreted by seminal vesicles,
Labia majora: Fleshy folds of tissue which extend prostate and bulbourethral glands.
(b) down from the mons pubis and surround the II. It is rich in sucrose and calcium.
vaginal opening III. It contains certain enzymes also.
Labia minora: Paired folds of tissue under the labia
(c) (a) I and II
majora homologous to scrotum in males
Clitoris: A tiny finger like structure which lies at the (b) II and III
(d) upper junction of the two labia minora above the (c) I and III
urethral opening. It is analogous to penis in males
(d) All of these
38. Which of the following depicts the site of impantation of
blastocyst under normal conditions? 43. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
R) and select the correct option.

A: The seminal plasma is rich in fructose, calcium and

certain enzymes.
R: Bulbourethral gland does not contribute anything to
seminal plasma.

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation

(a)
of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b)
explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(d) Both A and R are false statements

(a) II (b) V (c) I (d) VI 44. Match Column-I with Column-II and choose the correct
option from the codes given below:
39. Immediately after implantation, ectoderm, endoderm and
the mesoderm of embryo is formed from:

(a) Trophoblast
(b) Cytotrophoblast
(c) Embryoblast
(d) Syncytiotrophoblastc

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50. Which of the following statements are correct?

(a) A - (ii), B - (iii), C - (iv), D - (i)
(i) The urethra originates from the urinary bladder and
(b) A - (iii), B - (ii), C - (iv), D - (i) extends through the penis to its external opening called
(c) A - (ii), B - (iii), C - (i), D - (iv) urethral meatus.
(ii) Glans penis is covered by a loose fold of skin called
(d) A - (iv), B - (i), C - (iii), D - (ii) foreskin.
45. Which of the following hormone(s) is/are secreted by (iii) The male accessory glands include paired seminal
ovary as well as placenta vesicles, a prostate and paired bulbourethral glands.
(iv) Secretions of male accessory glands constitute the
seminal plasma which is rich in fructose, calcium and
(a) Progesterone
certain enzymes.
(b) Estrogen
(c) Relaxin (a) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

(d) All of above (b) (iii) and (iv)

(c) (i), (iii) and (iv)
46. From earliest to latest, the overall sequence of early
development proceeds as follows (d) All of the above
51. Which of the following can be termed as milk ejecting
Cortical reaction → synthesis of embryo's DNA hormone?
(a)
begins → Acrosomal reaction → first cell division
Synthesis of embryo's DNA begins → cortical (a) Prolactin
(b)
reaction → acrosomal reaction → first cell division (b) Oestrogen

First cell division → acrosomal reaction → cortical (c) Progesterone

(c)
reaction → synthesis of embryo's DNA begins (d) Oxytocin
Acrosomal reaction → cortical reaction → 52. Which of the following statements are true
(d) for spermatogenesis but do not hold true for Oogenesis?
amphimixis → first cell division
(a) It results in the formation of haploid gametes
47. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason- (b) Differentiation of gamete occurs after the completion
R) and select the correct option: of meiosis
(c) Meiosis occurs continuously in a mitotically dividing
A: Ovaries are the primary sex organs.
stem cell population
R: Ovaries produce the female gametes and hormones.
(d) It is controlled by the Luteinising hormone (LH) and
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) secreted by the
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation anterior pituitary
(a)
of A (e) It is initiated at puberty
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct Choose the most appropriate answer from the options
(b)
explanation of A given below:
(c) A is true but R is false
(a) (b), (d) and (e) only
(d) Both A and R are false statements
(b) (b), (c) and (e) only
48. After ovulation, the ruptured follicle is converted to a
structure called _A_, which secrete mainly _B_, Fill in the (c) (c) and (e) only
blanks with correct option designated as A and B. (d) (b) and (c) only
53. Which one of the following is incorrect match?
(a) A) Corpus albicans : B) Progesterone
(b) A) Corpus luteum : B) Estrogen Myometrium : Exhibits strong contractions during
(a)
(c) A) Corpus albicans : B) Estrogen delivery of the baby

(d) A) Corpus luteum : B) Progesterone Endometrium : Undergoes cyclical changes during

(b)
menstrual cycle
49. The hormone commonly used to test pregnancy is
(c) Perimetrium : Serosa of uterus
(a) LH (d) Uterus : Birth canal
(b) FSH
(c) hCG
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54. Identify A, B, C, D, E, F and G in the diagrammatic view of 58. In embryo, number of blastomeres formed at end of third
the female reproductive system cleavage division is:

(a) 2 (b) 4 (c) 8 (d) 16

59. Which of the following statements regarding mammary

gland is incorrect?

They are paired glandular structures present over

(a)
the pectoral muscles
Each gland has 100 - 500 lobulated milk glands
(b) each having a number of lobules containing number
of alveoli
The cells of alveoli secrete milk which is stored in
(c)
the cavity of the alveoli
A-Endometrium, B-Myometrium, C-Perimetrium, D- Each milk gland or lobules has lactiferous ducts
(a) (d)
Isthmus, E-Ampulla, F-Infundibulum, G-Vagina that drain into openings in the nipple
A-Endometrium, B-Perimetrium, C-Myometrium, D- 60. Which of the following is last part of the oviduct, which
(b)
Isthmus, E-Infundibulum, F-Ampulla, G-Cervix has narrow lumen and joins with the uterus?
A-Perimetrium, B-Myometrium, C-Endometrium, D-
(c) (a) Ampulla
Ampulla, E-Isthmus, F-Infundibulum, G-Cervix
A-Endometrium, B-Myometrium, C-Perimetrium, D- (b) Isthmus
(d)
Isthmus, E-Ampulla, F-Infundibulum, G-Cervix
(c) Infundibulum
55. Which of the following structure in male reproductive (d) Fimbriae
system acts as a link between rete testis and epididymis?
61. Given below is a diagrammatic sketch of a portion of
(a) Vas deferens human male reproductive system. Which of the following
part contributes to the maximum portion of semen?
(b) Vasa efferentia
(c) Ejaculatory duct
(d) Inguinal canal
56. Read the following statements and select the correct
option:
(i) Lack of menstruation may indicate pregnancy
(ii) LH surge induces rupture of Graafian follicle
(iii) Corpus luteum secretes progesterone
(iv) Penis is composed of skeletal muscles
(v) Formation of morphologically abnormal embryo is
called terratogenesis

(a) i, ii, iii, v are correct and iv is incorrect

(b) i, iii, iv, v are correct and ii is incorrect
(c) i, ii, iii are correct and iv and v are incorrect
(d) i, ii are correct and iii, iv and v are incorrect
(a) D (b) C (c) B (d) A
57. Which one of the following statements is incorrect about
menstrual cycle? 62. Consider the following statement and select the option
stating which ones are true (T) and which ones are false
The first menstruation begins at puberty and (F).
(a)
is called menarche
(i) Cyclic menstruation is an indicator of normal
Lack of menstruation may also occur due to some reproductive phase which extends between menarche
(b)
environmental factors like stress, poor health and menopause.
Corpus luteum secretes large amounts of (ii) The ovum released by the ovary is trasnported to the
(c) progesterone which is essential for maintenance of ampullary-isthmic junction where implantation takes
endometrium place.
(iii) Inner cell mass gets attached to the endometrium
In absence of fertilisation, corpus luteum during implantation.
(d) degenerates in luteal phase and new follicles start (iv) No polar body is formed during spermatogenesis.
developing immediately
(a) (i) T, (ii) F, (iii) F, (iv) T

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(b) (i) T, (ii) T, (iii) F, (iv) T (c) Increase in estrogen and progesterone ratio
(c) (i) T, (ii) F, (iii) T, (iv) F (d) Synthesis of prostaglandins
(d) (i) T, (ii) F, (iii) F, (iv) F 68. Statement I: Primary oocyte within the tertiary follicle
grows in size and completes its first meiotic division.
63. The enlarged end of penis is called ..........
Statement II: The second meiotic division occurs in
secondary oocyte in Graafian follicle and results in the
(a) Glans penis formation of a second polar body and a haploid ovum
(b) Vitelline membrane (ootid).

(c) Zona pellucida (a) Both statements are correct

(d) Prostate (b) Statement I is correct and II is incorrect
64. Statement I: LH acts on the Sertoli cells and stimulates (c) Statement I is incorrect and II is correct
secretion of some factors which help in the process of
spermiogenesis. (d) Both statements are incorrect
Statement II: FSH acts at the Leydig cells and stimulates
69. Placenta is formed by
sythesis and secretion of androgens. Androgens, in turn,
stimulate the process of spermatogenesis.
(a) Uterine tissue alone
(a) Both statements are correct (b) Chorionic villi alone
(b) Statement I is correct and II is incorrect (c) Interdigitation of chorionic villi and uterine tissue
(c) Statement I is incorrect and II is correct (d) Vaginal tissue
(d) Both statements are incorrect 70. Select the correct sequence for transport of sperm cells
in male reproductive system.
65.

Testis → Epididymis → Vasa efferentia → Rete

(a)
testis → Inguinal canal → Urethra
Seminiferous tubules → Rete testis → Vasa
(b) efferentia → Epididymis → Vas deferens →
Ejaculatory duct → Urethra → Urethral meatus
Seminiferous tubules → Vasa efferentia →
Identify the A, B and C: (c)
Epididymis → Inguinal canal → Urethra
(a) A - GnRH, B - LH, C - FSH Testis → Epididymis → Vasa efferentia → Vas
(d) deferens → Ejaculatory duct → Inguinal canal →
(b) A - GnRH, B - FSH, C - LH Urethra → Urethral meatus
(c) A - Somatotrophic, B - ICSH, C - STH 71. Which of the following is not a correct statement about
(d) A - Somatotrophic, B - Androgen, C - STH umbilical cord?
66. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
(a) It connects the placenta to the embryo
R) and select the correct option.
It helps in the transport of substances to and from
(b)
A: Seminiferous tubule is a structural and functional unit the embryo
of testis.
It produces several hormones like hPL, estrogen
R: Each testis has about 250 compartments called (c)
and progesterone
testicular lobules and each lobule contains one to three
highly coiled seminiferous tubules which form sperms by (d) It has 100% foetal blood
the process of spermatogenesis.
72. Sertoli cells are found in:
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(a) (a) Ovaries and secrete progesterone
of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct (b) Testes and secrete testosterone
(b)
explanation of A Seminiferous tubules and after
(c) A is true but R is false (c) spermiogenesis, sperm heads become embedded
in them
(d) Both A and R are false statements
(d) Adrenal cortex and secrete adrenaline
67. Which of these is not an important component
of initiation of parturition in humans? 73. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
R) and select the correct option.
(a) Release of Oxytocin
A: Sertoli cells take part in the process of
(b) Release of Prolactin spermiogenesis.
R: Sertoli cells also produce androgens.

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(a) Urethral meatus

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(a)
of A (b) Ejaculatory duct
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct (c) Ureter
(b)
explanation of A
(d) Epididymis
(c) A is true but R is false
78. Given below are two statements; one is labelled
(d) Both A and R are false statements as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R:
74. Read the following statements about mammary glands Assertion A: Endometrium is necessary for implantation
and choose the incorrect statement: of blastocyst.
Reason R: In the absence of fertilization, the corpus
I. The mammary glands contain glandular tissue and fat.
luteum degenerates that causes disintegration of
II. The mammary lobes of breasts contain alveoli which
endometrium.
secrete milk.
III. The milk secreted by alveoli is stored in lactiferous In the light of the above statements, choose the correct
duct. answer from the options given below:

(a) Only II Both A and R are true but R is NOT the

(a)
correct explanation of A
(b) Only III
(b) A is true but R is false
(c) Only I
(c) A is false but R is true
(d) I and III
Both A and R are true and R is the
75. Mark the odd item in each series and select the correct (d)
correct explanation of A
option:
79. Given below is an incomplete flow chart showing
(i) Spermatocyte; Polar body; Spermatid; influence of hormones on gametogenesis in human
Spermatogonium females.
(ii) Endometrium; Corpus luteum; Acrosome; Graafian Study it carefully and identify I, II, III and IV:
follicle
(iii) Vas deferens; Fallopian tube; Epididymis; Cowper's
gland
(iv) Testes; Prostate; Seminal vesicles; Cowper's gland

(i) Spermatid, (ii) Endometrium, (iii) Epididymis,

(a)
(iv) Prostate
(i) Polar body, (ii) Acrosome, (iii) Follopian tube,
(b)
(iv) Testes
(i) Spermatocyte , (ii) Corpus luteum, (iii) Vas
(c)
deferens, (iv) Cowper's gland
(i) Spermatogonium, (ii) Graafian follicle,
(d)
(iii) Cowper's gland, (iv) Seminal vesicles

76. Match the hormones given in column-I with their

functions given in column-II and select the correct option: (a) I - FSH, II - LH, III - Ovary, IV - Progesterone
I - GnRH, II - FSH and LH, III - Ovary, IV - Estrogen
(b)
and progesterone
I - GnRH, II - FSH and LH, III - Testis, IV -
(c)
Testosterone
(d) I - LH, II - FSH, III - Testis, IV - Testosterone
80. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
R) and select the correct option:

A: The mammary glands of the female undergo

differentiation after parturition.
(a) A - (i), B - (v), C - (iii), D - (ii), E - (iv)
R: Lactation always starts after childbirth.
(b) A - (iii), B - (i), C - (ii), D - (iv), E - (v)
(c) A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (iv), E - (v) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(a)
of A
(d) A - (i), B - (ii), C - (iii), D - (v), E - (iv)
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
(b)
77. Vas deferens receives a duct from seminal vesicle and explanation of A
opens into urethra as ..........
(c) A is true but R is false

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(d) Both A and R are false statements

(a) Low concentration of FSH
81. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason- (b) High concentration of Estrogen
R) and select the correct option.
(c) High concentration of Progesterone
A: Only one sperm can fertilise an ovum.
(d) Low concentration of LH
R: During fertilisation, a sperm comes in contact with the
zona pellucida layer of ovum and induces changes in the 86. Part of external genitalia in female covered by prepuce is:
membrane that blocks the entry of additional sperms.
(a) Mons pubis
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(a) (b) Labia majora
of A
Both A and R are true but R is not the correct (c) Labia minora
(b)
explanation of A (d) Clitoris
(c) A is true but R is false 87. The male accessory glands include:
(d) Both A and R are false statements
A seminal vesicle, paired prostate and paired
82. Given below are three statements each with one or two (a)
bulbourethral glands
blanks. Select the option which correctly fills up the
blanks in any two statements: Paired seminal vesicles, a prostate and paired
(b)
bulbourethral glands
(A) In human beings, menstrual cycle ceases around 50 Paired seminal vesicles, paired prostate and a
years of age; this is termed as .....(i)..... . (c)
bulbourethral gland
(B) The milk produced during the initial few days of
lactation is called .....(i)..... which contains several ..... Paired seminal vesicles, paired testes and paired
(d)
(ii)..... absolutely essential to develop resistance for the bulbourethral glands
new-born babies.
88. Refer to the given flowchart. It has some blank spaces
(C) At the completion of the .....(i)..... division, the primary
mentioned as I, II, III and IV. Choose the correct option for
oocyte divides into secondary oocyte and .....(ii)..... .
these I, II, III and IV:

(a) (A) - (i) menarche; (B) - (i) lactation, (ii) - minerals

(B) - (i) colostrum, (ii) antibodies; (C) - (i) first
(b)
meiotic, (ii) first polar body
(A) - (i) menopause; (C) - (i) second meiotic, (ii)
(c)
second polar body
(A) - (i) menopause; (B) - (i) corpus luteum, (ii)
(d)
antibodies
83. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
R) and select the correct option.

A: Ootid is haploid.
I: Morula; II: Blastocyst; III: Trophoblast; IV: Inner cell
R: Ovum is haploid. (a)
mass

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation I: Blastocyst; II: Morula; III: Trophoblast; IV: Inner cell
(a) (b)
of A mass

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct I: Morula; II: Blastocyst; III: Inner cell mass; IV:
(b) (c)
explanation of A Trophoblast

(c) A is true but R is false I: Blastocyst; II: Morula; III: Inner cell mass; IV:
(d)
Trophoblast
(d) Both A and R are false statements
89. Choose the incorrect match from the following
84. The first movements of the foetus and appearance of
hair on the head are usually observed during:
(a) Oestrogen - Steroid

(a) 5th month (b) Relaxin - Steroid

(c) Progesterone - Steroid
(b) 3rd month
(d) Inhibin - Protein
(c) 9th month

(d) 2nd month

85. Which of the following hormone levels will cause release

of ovum (ovulation) from the graffian follicle?

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90. Select the correct statements regarding oogenesis: 96. The figure given below depicts a diagrammatic sectional
(i) It is initiated during the embryonic development stage view of the female reproductive system of humans,
when millions of oogonia are formed within each ovary. which one set of three parts out of I - VI have been
(ii) Graffian follicle releases primary oocyte from the correctly identified?
ovary during ovulation.
(iii) At puberty only 60,000 - 80,000 primary follicles are
left in each ovary.
(iv) Secondary oocyte within tertiary follicles grows in
size and completes its second meiotic division.

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iv)
(d) All the four statements
(a) (II) Endometrium (III) Infundibulum, (IV) Fimbriae
91. In uterus, endometrium proliferates in response to
(b) (III) Infundibulum (IV) Fimbriae, (V) Cervix
(a) Relaxin (c) (IV) Isthmus, (V) Uterus, (VI) Cervix
(b) Oxytocin (d) (I) Perimetriurn, (II) Myometrium, (III) Fallopian tube
(c) Progesterone 97. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true for
menstrual cycle?
(d) Estrogen
(i) It occurs in females of all mammals.
92. Which phase of menstrual cycle remains fairly constant (ii) In human non-pregnant normal females, menstruation
even if cycle is of 34 days? is repeated at an average interval of about 28/29 days.
(iii) In human beings, ovulation cycles ceases around 70
(a) Follicular phase years of age; that is termed as menopause.
(iv) Lack of menstruation is always an indicator of
(b) Secretory phase
pregnancy.
(c) Proliferative phase (v) Menstruation only occurs if the released ovum is
fertilised.
(d) Both 1 & 3 (vi) Menarche may also be due to stress, poor health.
93. The outermost cellular layer of secondary oocyte after
ovulation is: (a) (i), (iii), (iv), (v) and (vi)
(b) (iii), (iv) and (v)
(a) Zona pellucida
(c) (ii) and (vi) only
(b) Corona radiata
(d) Only (ii)
(c) Membrana granulosa
98. Read the following statements (assertion-A and reason-
(d) Oolemma R) and select the correct option:
94. Fructose is present in the secretion of:
A: The secretions of the acrosome help the sperm to
(a) Corpus spongiosum enter into the cytoplasm of the ovum.
R: The entry of sperm into the cytoplasm leads to
(b) Seminal vesicles completion of first meiotic division of the primary oocyte.
(c) Urethra
Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation
(d) Tyson’s gland (a)
of A
95. Due to blockage of vasa efferentia, the gametes will not Both A and R are true but R is not the correct
be transported from (b)
explanation of A
(c) A is true but R is false
(a) Testes to epididymis
(d) Both A and R are false statements
(b) Epididymis to vas deferens
99. Match Column-I with Column-II and select the correct
(c) Ovary to uterus
option using the codes given below:
(d) Vagina to uterus

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(a) A - (iii), B - (i), C - (iv), D - (ii)

(b) A - (i), B - (iv), C - (iii), D - (ii)
(c) A - (iii), B - (iv), C - (ii), D - (i)
(d) A - (iii), B - (iv), C - (i), D - (ii)
100. Which of the following sequence is correct for human
embryology?

Sperm entry through zona pellucida → II meiotic

(a)
division completed → Plasmogamy → Karyogamy
II meiotic division completed → Sperm entry through
(b)
zona pellucida → Plasmogamy → Karyogamy

Sperm entry through zona pellucida →

(c) Plasmogamy → II meiotic division completed →
Karyogamy
Sperm entry through zona pellucida →
(d) Plasmogamy → Karyogamy → II meiotic division
completed

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