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  1. 1.
    Which one of the following statements about morula in humans is correct?
    1. (1)It has almost equal quantity of cytoplasm as an uncleaved zygote but much more DNA.
    2. (2)It has far less cytoplasm as well as less DNA than in an uncleaved zygote.
    3. (3)It has more or less equal quantity of cytoplasm and DNA as in uncleaved zygote.
    4. (4)It has more cytoplasm and more DNA than an uncleaved zygote.
  2. 2.
    Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female :-
    1. (1)High level of FSH and LH stimulates the thickening of endometrium.
    2. (2)High level of FSH and LH facilitate implantation of the embryo.
    3. (3)High level of hCG stimulates the synthesis of estrogen and progesterone.
    4. (4)High level of hCG stimulates the thickening of endometrium
  3. 3.
    Meiotic division of the secondary oocyte is completed :-
    1. (1)At the time of fusion of a sperm with an ovum
    2. (2)Prior to ovulation
    3. (3)At the time of copulation
    4. (4)After zygote formation
  4. 4.
    Signals from fully developed foetus and placenta ultimately leads to a parturition which requires the release of
    1. (1)Oestrogen from placenta
    2. (2)Oxytocin from maternal pituitary
    3. (3)Oxytocin from foetal pituitary
    4. (4)Relaxin from placenta
  5. 5.
    Seminal plasma in human males is rich in
    1. (1)Fructose and calcium
    2. (2)Glucose and calcium
    3. (3)DNA and testosterone
    4. (4)Ribose and potassium
  6. 6.
    Which one of the following statements about human sperm is correct?
    1. (1)Acrosome has a conical pointed structure used for piercing and penetrating the egg, resulting in fertilization.
    2. (2)The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolves the egg envelope facilitating fertilization.
    3. (3)Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm towards the ovum.
    4. (4)Acrosome serves no particular function.
  7. 7.
    The signals for parturition originate from
    1. (1)Placenta only
    2. (2)Placenta as well as fully developed foetus
    3. (3)Oxytocin released from maternal pituitary
    4. (4)Fully developed foetus only
  8. 8.
    Extrusion of second polar body from egg nucleus occurs :-
    1. (1)after entry of sperm but before completion of fertilization
    2. (2)after fertilization
    3. (3)before entry of sperm into ovum
    4. (4)simultaneously with first cleavage
  9. 9.
    The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce
    1. (1)Oestrogen only
    2. (2)Progesterone
    3. (3)Human chorionic gonadotropin
    4. (4)Relaxin only
  10. 10.
    Which one of the following is not the function of placenta?
    1. (1)Facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo.
    2. (2)Secretes oestrogen.
    3. (3)Facilitates the removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo.
    4. (4)Secretes oxytocin during parturition
  11. 11.
    Several hormones like hCG, hPL, estrogen, progesterone are produced by :-
    1. (1)Fallopian tube
    2. (2)Pituitary
    3. (3)Ovary
    4. (4)Placenta
  12. 12.
    Which of the following depicts the correct pathway of transport of sperms?
    1. (1)Rete testis → Vas deferens → Efferent ductules → Epididymis
    2. (2)Efferent ductules → Rete testis → Vas deferens → Epididymis
    3. (3)Rete testis → Efferent ductules → Epididymis → Vas deferens
    4. (4)Rete testis → Epididymis → Efferent ductules → Vas deferens
  13. 13.
    The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce : -
    1. (1)estrogen only
    2. (2)progesterone
    3. (3)human chorionic gonadotropin
    4. (4)relaxin only
  14. 14.
    Which of the following secretes the hormone, relaxin during the later phase of pregnancy?
    1. (1)Corpus luteum
    2. (2)Foetus
    3. (3)Uterus
    4. (4)Graafian follicle
  15. 15.
    In humans, at the end of the first meiotic divison, the male germ cells differentiate into the :-
    1. (1)Spermatids
    2. (2)Spermatozonia
    3. (3)Primary spermatocytes
    4. (4)Secondary spermatocytes
  16. 16.
    Which of the following hormone levels will cause release of ovum (ovulation) from the graffian follicle?
    1. (1)Low concentration of FSH
    2. (2)High concentration of Estrogen
    3. (3)High concentration of Progesterone
    4. (4)Low concentration of LH
  17. 17.
    Which one of the following is the correct matching of the events occuring during menstrual cycle?
    1. (1)Menstruation : Breakdown of myometrium and ovum not fertilised
    2. (2)Ovulation : LH and FSH attain peak level and sharp fall in the secretion of progesterone.
    3. (3)Proliferative : Rapid regeneration of phase myometrium and maturation of Graafian follicle.
    4. (4)Development of: Secretory phase and corpus luteum increased secretion of progesterone.
  18. 18.
    Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans?
    1. (1)Increase in oestrogen and progesterone ratio
    2. (2)Synthesis of prostaglandins
    3. (3)Release of oxytocin
    4. (4)Release of prolactin
  19. 19.
    A temporary endocrine gland in the human body is:-
    1. (1)Corpus cardiacum
    2. (2)corpus luteum
    3. (3)Corpus allatum
    4. (4)Pineal gland
  20. 20.
    The difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation is :-
    1. (1)In spermiogenesis spermatids are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
    2. (2)In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatids are formed.
    3. (3)In spermiogenesis spermatozoa from Sertoli cells are released into the cavity of seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
    4. (4)In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from Sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules.
  21. 21.
    At which stage of life the oogenesis process is initiated?
    1. (1)Adult
    2. (2)Puberty
    3. (3)Embryonic development stage
    4. (4)Birth
  22. 22.
    Signals for parturition originate from :-
    1. (1)Placenta only
    2. (2)Fully developed foetus only
    3. (3)both placenta as well as fully developed foetus
    4. (4)Oxytocin released from maternal pituitary
  23. 23.
    Fertilization in humans is practically feasible only if:-
    1. (1)the sperms are transported into vagina just after the release of ovum in fallopian tube
    2. (2)the ovum and sperms are transported simultaneously to ampullary isthmic junction of the fallopian tube
    3. (3)the ovum and sperms are transported simultaneously to ampullary – isthmic junction of the cervix
    4. (4)the sperms are transported into cervix within 48 hrs of release of ovum in uterus
  24. 24.
    In the human female, menstruation can be deferred by the administration of :-
    1. (1)FSH only
    2. (2)LH only
    3. (3)Combination of FSH and LH
    4. (4)Combination of estrogen and progesterone
  25. 25.
    Sertoli cells are regulated by the pituitary hormone known as :-
    1. (1)FSH
    2. (2)GH
    3. (3)Prolactin
    4. (4)LH
  26. 26.
    Which extraembryonic membrane in humans prevents desiccation of the embryo inside the uterus?
    1. (1)Yolk sac
    2. (2)Amnion
    3. (3)Chorion
    4. (4)Allantois
  27. 27.
    Menstrual flow occurs due to the lack of
    1. (1)Progesterone
    2. (2)FSH
    3. (3)Oxytocin
    4. (4)Vasopressin
  28. 28.
    How many secondary spermatocytes are required to form 400 million spermatozoa?
    1. (1)50 million
    2. (2)100 million
    3. (3)200 million
    4. (4)400 million
  29. 29.
    What is the correct sequence of sperm formation?
    1. (1)Spermatid, spermatocyte, spermatogonia, spermatozoa
    2. (2)Spermatogonia, spermatocyte, spermatozoa
    3. (3)Spermatogonia, spermatozoa, spematocyte
    4. (4)Spermatogonia, spermatocyte, spermatid, spermatozoa
  30. 30.
    The shared terminal duct of the reproductive and urinary system in the human male is
    1. (1)Urethra
    2. (2)Ureter
    3. (3)Vas deferens
    4. (4)Vasa efferentia