CHAPTER :3 HUMAN REPRODUCTION

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Q1. Which hormone is released from ovary?

a. Testosterone b. Estrogen
c. LH d. both b and c

Q2. The temperature maintained through scrotum in human testis is

a. 3 - 3.5 C b. 1- 1.5 C
c. 2 - 2.5 C d. 0.5 C

Q3. The number of testicular Lobules in Testis are-

a. 350 b. 150
c. 250 d. 100

Q4. Which cells produce sperms?

a. Sertoli cells b. Epithelial cells
c. Germinal cells d. Follicular cells

Q5. Spermatozoa are the results of

a. 2nd meiotic division b. Differentiation
c. 1st meiotic division d. Mitosis

Q6. The phase in which LH surge induces rupture of Graafian follicle-

a. Luteal phase b. Proliferative phase
c. Menstrual d. Secretory phase

Q7. The function of placenta

is
a. Production of some hormones like Hcg, Hpl
b. Induction of uterine contractions
c. Supply of nutrient and O2
d. Both a and c

Q8. The composition of semen is

a. Seminal plasma and sperms
b. Only sperms
c. Spermatogonia and Seminal plasma
d. Only seminal plasma

Q9. In testis which cells are present in interstital space between seminiferous
tubules
a. Leydig cells b. Sertoli cells
c. Spermatocytes d. Epithelial cells

Q10. What is the size of ovary?

a. 4-6 cm b. 2-4 cm
c. 6-8 cm d. 1-4 cm

Q11. The opening of vagina is partially covered with a membrane called as

a. Foreskin b. Hymen
c. Cortex d. both a and b

Q12. The stage of embryo development during which implantation takes

place is
a. morula b. zygote
c. blastocyst d. fertilized ovum

Q13. Completion of meitiv division of secondary oocyte takes place-

a. just before release of ovum from Graafian follicle
b. just before the entry of sperm into ovum
c. just after entry of sperm into ovum
d. just after fusion of male and female gametes.

Q14. Where do the semoniferous tubules of each lobe empty sperms?

a. Vas deference b. Vasa efferentia
c. Epididymus d. Seminal vesicles

Q15. The part of oviduct which is closest to ovary?

a. cervix b. ampulla
c. isthmus d. infudibulum

Q16. The number of chromosomes present in secondary oocyte of human

female
a. 46 b. 22
c. 23 d. 2

Q17. The embryo ar 16 celled atage is known as-

a. Blastula b. zygote
c. Morula d. Graafian follicle

Q18. In the absence of Acrosome-

a. sperm can not get food
b. sperm can not swim
c. sperm can not penetrate the ovum
d. sperm can not get energy

Q19. Which of following hormone is not secreted only during pregnancy in human
female
a.Hcg b. Hpl
c. estrogen d. relaxin

Q20. A fluid filled cavity called antrum can be seen in-

a. primary follicle
b. tertiary follicle
c. Graafian follicle
d both b and c

Q21. The age when mentruation ceases in human female is-

a. around 12 years around 40 years
c. around 50 years d. around 75 years

Q22. Atemporary endocrine gland in human body is

a. pinal gland b. corpus allatum
c. corpus luteum d. corpus albincus

Q23. Which of the cell undergoing gametogenesis is normally diploid-

a. 1st polar body b. primary spermatocyte
c. secondary oocyte d. secondary oocyte

Q24. Signals for parturition in human female oliginated from-

a. placenta b. hypothalamus
c. embryo d. both a and c

Q25. During mentral cyle highest level of progesteron can be seen in the
a. follicular phase b. luteal phase
c. mentrual phase d. proliferative phase

Q26. The uterus is also called as-

a. cervix b. vagina
c. womb d. scrotum
 Q27. How many primary follicles are present in human female at puberty?
a. 10000 - 20000 b. 2 million
c. 60000 - 80000 d. 1 million

Q28. In the given diagram identify A and B-

a. A- coronona radiate, B- zona pellucida
b. A- zone pellucida, B- corona radiata
c. A- corona radiata, B - perivitelline space
d. A- sperm ,B- corona
radiata

Q29. The secretions of following are rich in fructose, calcium and some
enzymes
a. uterus b. liver
c. salivary glands d. male accessary glands

ANSWER KEY
Q1 b   Q11 b   Q21 c  
Q2 c   Q12 b   Q22 c  
Q3 c   Q13 c   Q23 b  
Q4 c   Q14 b   Q24 d  
Q5 b   Q15 d   Q25 b  
Q6 b   Q16 c   Q26 c  
Q7 d   Q17 c   Q27 c  
Q8 a   Q18 c   Q28 a  
Q9 a   Q19 c   Q29 d  
Q10 b   Q20 d        
                 

1. Seminal plasma, the fluid part of semen is contributed by

i. seminal vesicle ii. Urethra
iii. prostrate iv. Bulbourethral gland

a. I and ii b. ii and iii

c. ii and iii d. iii and iv
2. Acrosomal reaction of sperm occurs due to
a. its contact with zona pellucida of the ova
b. reactions within uterine environment of female
c. reactions within epididymal environment of male
d. androgens produced in uterus

3. Which among the following has 23 chromosomes

a. spermatogonia b. zygote
c. secondary oocyte d. oogonia

4. The vas deferens receives duct from seminal vesicle and opens into urethra as-
a. epididymis b. ejaculatory duct
c. efferent duct d. ureter

5. Morula is developmental stage

a. between zygote and blastocyst
b.between blastocyst and gastrula
c. after the implantation
d. between implantation and parturition

6. In human females, meiosis II is not completed until

a. uterine implantation b. birth
c. puberty d. fertilisation

7. Egg is librates from ovary in

a. secondary oocyte stage
b. primary oocyte stage
c. oogonical stage
d. mature ovum stage

8. Middle pice of mammalian sperm possesses

a. mitochondria and centriole
b. mitochondria only
c. centriole only
d. nucleus and mitochondria

9. Freshly released human egg has

a. One Y- chormosome
b. One X- chomosome chromosome
c. two X- chromosome
d. one X - chromosome and one Y- chromosome

10. How many sperms are formed from a secondary spermatocyte?

a. 4 b. 2
c. 8 d. 1

11.The part of fallopian tube closest to ovary is

a. istmus b. infundibulum
c. cervix d. ampulla

12. Vasa efferentia are the ductules reading from-

a. testicular lobules to rete testis
b. rete testis to cas deferens
c. vas deferens to epididymis
d. epididymis to urethra
13. The foetal ejection reflex in humans triggers the realease of
a. oxytocin from foetal pituitary
b. h CG from plancenta
c. h PL from plancenta
d. oxytocin from maternal pituitary

14. Temperature in scrotum necessary for sperm formation should be-

a. 2 C above body temperature
b. 2 C below body temperature
c. 4 C above body temperature
d. 4 C below body temperature

15. Sugar fructose is present in secretion of

a. Brtholin's gland b. Seminal vesicle
c. Prostate gland d. Cowper's gland

16. Corpus luteum in mammals is present in

a. Heart and initiates atrial contraction
b. Brain and connects two cerebral hemisphere
c. Ovaries and produces progesterone
d. Skin and acts as pain receptor

17. Ovulation in mammals is caused by

a. FSH & TSH b. FSH & LH
C. FSH & LTH D. LTH & LH

18. The embryo at 16 celled stage is known as

a. morula b. gastrula
c. blastula c. blastomere

19.Withdrawal of which of the following hormones is the immediate cause of

menstuation-
a. progesterone b. estrogen
c. FSH d. FSH-LH

20. Which layer develops first during embryonic development

a. ectoderm b. endoderm
c. mesoderm d. both b and c

21. Correct hormonal sequence in case of menstuation is

a. oestrogen, FSH, progesterone
b. oestrogen, progesterone, FHS
C. FSH, oestrogen, progesterone
d. FSH, progesterone, oestrogen

22.The hiydig cells found in human body are secretory source of

a. progesterone b. intestinal mucus
c. glucagon d. androgens

23.Menstrual flow occurs due to lack of

a. FSH b. oxytocin
C. vasopressin d. progesterone

24. The membranous cover of ovum at ovulation is

a. corona radiate b. zona pellucida
c. zona radiata d. chorion
25. Sertoli cells are regulated by pituitary hormone
a. FSH b. LH
C. GH d. prolactin

26. After ovulation ,Graafian follicle regresses into

a. corpus callosum b. corpus luteum
b. corpus albicans d. corpus artesia

27. Urethral meatus refers to the

a. urinogenital duct
b. opening of vas deferens into urethra
c. external opening of urinogenital duct
d. muscles surrounding the urinogenital duct

28. Identify the odd one from the following

a. labia minora b. Isthmus
c. Infundibulum d. Fimbrae

29. Delivery of fully develop foetus is called

a. Parturition b. Oviposition
c. Abortion d. Ovulation

ANSWER KEY
Q1 d   Q11 b Q21 c
Q2 a   Q12 b Q22 d
Q3 c   Q13 d Q23 d

Q4 b   Q14 b Q24 a
Q5 a   Q15 c Q25 a
Q6 d   Q16 b Q26 b
Q7 a   Q17 c Q27 c
Q8 a   Q18 a Q28 a
Q9 b   Q19 b Q29 a
Q10 b   Q20 c
       

MATCH THE FOLLOWING

 Q.NO  
.   COLUMN A  COLUMN B   ANS
I U 1. primary spermatocyte a. mitosis 1 a
    2. spermatogonia b. second polar body 2 c
      c. meosis I    
      d. 4 haploid cells    
           
1. the ducts leaving testis and
II A opening in epididymis a. rete testis 1 c
2. the duct leaving epididymis and
    ascends to abdomen b. vas deferens 2 b
      c. vasa efferentia    
      d. common ejaculatory duct    
           
1. release of sperm from
III R&U semniferous tubule a. spermiogenesis 1 b
2. transformation of spermatid into
    spermatozoa b. spermiation 2 a
      c. spermatogenesis    
      d.sperm ejaculation    
           
a. at the end of 1st week of
IV R 1. formation of heart of embryo pregnancy 1 b
b. at the end of 1st month of
    2. foetus develops limbs and digits pregnancy 2 c
      c. at the end of 2nd month of    
 pregnancy
d. at the end of 2nd week of
      pregnancy    
           
1. uterus builds upto a thick inner
V U lining a. follicular phase 1 a
2. shedding of blood and
endometrium through cervix and
    vagina b. luteal phase 2 c
      c. menstrual phase    
      d. secretory phase    
           
1. part of human sperm containing
VI U nucleus a. head 1 a
2. part of human sperm containing
    mitochondria b. tail 2 c
      c. middle piece    
      d. neck    
           
1. this layer play an important role
in embryo implantation and
VII A interaction with uterus tissue a. zona pellucida 1 b
2. this layer ensures that only one
    sperm can fertilize an ovum b. trophoderm 2 a
      c. corona radiata    
      d. inner cell mass    
           
1.large amount of progesteron is
required for maintenance of
VIII U&A endometrium a. foetal ejection reflex 1 b
    2. mild utrine contractions b. corpus lutuem 2 a
      c. parturition    
      d. corona radiata    
           
IX E&A 1. passively accquired immunity a. oviduct 1 d
    2. hymen b. semen 2 c
      c. vagina    
      d. colostrum    
           
X A 1. release of androgens a. oxytocin 1 d
    2. parturition b. estrogen 2 a
      c. FSH    
      d.LH    

Exercise :2
I R 1. middle piece a. enzyme 1 d
    2. head b. genetic material 2 b
      c. sperm motility    
      d. energy    
           
a. embedding of blastocysts in
II R/U 1.trophoblast endometrium 1 b
b. outer layer of blastocyst to
    2. cleavage endometrium 2 c
      c. mitotic division of zygote    
d. group of cells that
      differentiate    
           
III R/A 1. ovary a. birth 1 b
    2. vagina b. ovulation 2 a
      c. pregnancy    
      d. fertilization    
           
a. cyclical changes during
IV U 1. corpus luteum menstruation 1 b
    2. fimbrae b. secretes progesterone 2 d
      c. site of fertilization    
d. collection of ovum after
      ovulation    
           
V R 1. reproductive gland a. testis 1 c
    2. external genitalia b. penis 2 b
      c. prostrate    
      d. epididymis    
           
VI U 1.GnRH a. mammary gland 1 c
    2. hPC b. seminiferous tubules 2 a
      c. hypothalamus    
      d. sertoli cells    
           
VII E&A 1. luteinising hormone a. placenta 1 b
2. human chorionic
    gonadotropin b. anterior pitutary 2 a
      c. ovary    
      d. posterior pitutary    
           
a. transformation of spermatid
VIII U 1. spermiosis into sperm 1 c
    2. spermiogenesis b. growth of spermatogonia 2 a
      c. release of spermatozoon    
      d. formation of spermatid    
           
a. transfer of sperm into female
IX E&A 1. implantation genital tract 1 b
b. attachment of blastocyst to
    2. gestation uterine wall 2 c
      c. embryonic development    
      d. delivery of baby    
           
X R 1. urethral meatus a. muscle surrounds oviduct 1 b
b. external opening of
    2. mons pubis urinogenital duct 2 c
      c. external female genitalia    
d. muscle surrounding
      urinogenital duct    

FILL IN THE BLANKS

Q. Typology
No
1. The process of release of ovum from a mature follicle is called R
___________.
Ans Ovulation
2. The stage at which embryo gets implanted in the uterus of human U
female is ___________________.

Ans Blastocyst
3. The hormone that induces ovulation is ________________. R
Ans LH
4. The structure that provide vascular connection between the foetus U
and uterus is called _______________.
Ans Placenta
5. The inner glandular layer of uterus which lines the uterine cavity is R
called __________________.
Ans Endometrium.
6. Sperm lysins, which helps in fertilization of ovum are secreted by A
________________.

Ans Acrosome
7. Fertilisation in human takes place in ________________ region of R
the fallopian tube.
Ans Ampulla isthumus junction.
8. The beginning of menstruation in human females is called R
______________.
Ans Menarche
9. The blastomeres in blastocyst form an outer layer called U
___________ and inner cell mass.

Ans Trophoblast.
10. Hormones that help in parturition and are synthesized by maternal U
pituitary and ovary are ________________ and _____________.

Ans Oxytocin and relaxin

11. The mature follicle is termed as ________________. R

Ans Graafian follicle.
12. Cyclic menstruation is an indicator of normal reproductive phase U
which extends between ____________ and ______________.
Ans Menarche and menopause.
13 In absence of pregnancy ____________ degenerates and results in U
disintegration of endometrium.
Ans Corpus luteum
:
14 The cells that provide nourishment to developing sperms are R
_____________.
Ans Sertoli cells
15 In mammals, growing oocyte is surrounded by special nutritive cells U
 called ______________.
Ans Follicle cells.
16. The gonadotropin hormone in human females are synthesized by R
________________ gland.
Ans Pitutary gland
17. The secretions of acrosome help the sperm enter into the ovum U
through _____________ membrane.
Ans Zona pellucida
18. Meiosis I in the primary oocyte results in the formation of U
_____________ and _____________.

Ans Secondary oocyte and polar body.

19 The meiotic division in the primary oocyte of fetal ovary gets U
arrested at _________________ stage and is completed only at the
onset of puberty.

Ans Prophase I
:
20. The secondary oocyte released during ovulation is surrounded by an U
outer membrane _________________ and an inner membrane zona
pellucida.

Ans Corona radiata

Q.NO QUESTION ANSWER TYPOLOGY

.
1. The gonadotropin hormones in human pituitary R
females are synthesized by ____gland.
2. The innermost layer of uterus that Endometriu R
undergoes cyclic changes during m
menstruation is __________________.
3. Leydig cell synthesize hormone androgen U
____________ which stimulate
spermatogenesis.
4. In absence of pregnancy, __________ Corpus A
degenerates and results in disintegration of luteum
endometrium.
5. The cells that provide nourishment to Sertoli cells R
developing sperms are _________.
6. In mammals, growing oocyte is surrounded Follicle cells U
by special nutritive cells called_________
7. Enzyme hyaluronidase is released by Golgi bodies R
_____________. of acrosome
8. The funnel shaped part of oviduct/fallopian Infundibulu R
tube near the ovary is known as m
__________________
9. Secretion of milk occurs by __________ alveolar U
cells.
10. Immediately after ovulation, mammalian Zona R
egg is covered by a non- cellular membrane pellucida
called ____________
11. Epididymis is connected to testis with Vasa U
accessory ducts called ___________ efferentia
12. Scrotal sac of man is connected by Inguinal A
____________ with abdominal cavity. canal
13. The menstrual cycle in normal adult 28 R
woman is ________ days.
14. Loss of reproductive capacity in woman is menopause R
known as __________ after the age of 45
years.
15. If both ovaries are removed from human, estrogen E&A
then _____________hormone is decreased
in blood.
16. After completion of oogenesis, ________ 1, 3 E&A
ovum and __________ polar bodies are
formed.
17. In menstrual cycle, the progesterone is Proliferative C
absent and estrogen level is high in blood
during __________ phase.
EXERCISE:3

Q.NO QUESTION ANSWER TYPOLOGY

.
1. A part of infundibulum called fimbirae R
_________ helps in the movement of
ovum into fallopian tube after
ovulation.
2. Testes are lodged in the ____________ scrotum U
and lie outside the abdominal cavity.
3. The structure which provides vascular placenta U
connection between foetus and the
uterus is______________.
4. Colostrum is the milk produced during Antibodies R
initial few days of lactation by the
mother and it contains several
________________ to develop
resistance in the new born baby.
5. Parturition is caused by fully developed Foetus, placenta U
_______ and ________ which induce
uterine contraction.
6. Corpus luteum secretes large amount of Progesterone, R
___________ hormone which is endometrium
essential for maintenance of the
_____________ of uterus.
7. Cyclic menstruation is an indicator of menarche
normal reproductive phase which
extends between ______________ and
menopause.
8. The secretions of acrosome help the Zona pellucida R
sperm enter the ovum through the
____________ membrane.
9. The mature follicles are termed as Graafian follicle R
________________
10. Vasa efferentia carry spermatozoa from Rete-testis
________________ to epididymis .
11. The process of formation of Spermatogenesis R
spermatozoa from spermatogonia is , spermiogenesis
called ____________ and the
maturation of spermatids into
spermatozoa is called __________.
12. Menstrual cycle:human female:: Dog/rabbit/non K
Oestrous cycle: _____________ primates
13. Male : Penis :: Female : clitoris K
_____________
14. The blastomeres in the blastocyst are trophoblast U
arranged in a single outer layer called
_________________.
15. Hymen is the thin membrane which vaginal U
covers the __________ opening.
16. Identical twins develop from One, two U
______________egg, while fraternal
twins develop from __________
fertilizes eggs.
17. In a human male, the sperms are stored epididymis U
in ____________.