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Human reproduction covers the male and female reproductive organs, gamete formation, fertilization, implantation and hormonal regulation. The menstrual cycle includes ovarian and uterine changes controlled by pituitary and ovarian hormones, while sexually transmitted diseases are studied through their causes, transmission, symptoms, prevention and effects on fertility.
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- A. Sperm is viable for only up to 24 hours
- B. Survival of sperm depends on the pH of the medium and is more active in alkaline medium
- C. Viability of sperm is determined by its motility
- D. Sperms must be concentrated in a thick suspension
Explanation: Sperms remain viable for 48 hours to 72 hours.
Correct answer: Sperm is viable for only up to 24 hours- A. Both placenta as well as fully developed foetus
- B. Oxytocin released from maternal pituitary
- C. Placenta only
- D. Fully developed foetus only
Explanation: Parturition is induced by a complex neuroendocrine mechanism. The signals for parturition originate from the fully developed foetus and…
Correct answer: Both placenta as well as fully developed foetus- A. High level of circulating FSH and LH in the uterus to stimulate implantation of the embryo
- B. High level of circulating hCG to stimulate endometrial thickening
- C. High levels of FSH and LH in uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening
- D. High level of circulating hCG to stimulate estrogen and progesterone synthesis
Explanation: During pregnancy, placenta also acts as an endocrine tissue and produces several hormones like human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), human…
Correct answer: High level of circulating hCG to stimulate estrogen and progesterone synthesis- A. 14th day
- B. 20th day
- C. 5th day
- D. 11th day
Explanation: The correct option (a) 14th day: In a normal human menstrual cycle, the rapid secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH) typically occurs…
Correct answer: 14th day- A. Testicular lobules to Rete testis
- B. Rete testis to vas deferens
- C. Vas deferens to Epididymis
- D. Epididymis to Urethra
Explanation: a) Testicular lobules to rete testis: The testicular lobules are the compartments within the testes where the seminiferous tubules are…
Correct answer: Testicular lobules to Rete testis- A. Acrosome has a conical pointed structure used for piercing and penetrating the egg, resulting in fertilization
- B. The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the egg envelope facilitating fertilization
- C. The acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm toward the ovum
- D. Acrosome serves no particular function
Explanation: The correct option is: b) The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the egg envelope facilitating fertilisation.Explanation of each…
Correct answer: The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve the egg envelope facilitating fertilization- A. Fructose and calcium but has no enzymes
- B. Glucose and certain enzymes but has no calcium
- C. Fructose and certain enzymes but poor in calcium
- D. Fructose, calcium and certain enzymes
Explanation: The correct option is: d) Fructose, calcium, and certain enzymes.Explanation of each option:a) Fructose and calcium but has no…
Correct answer: Fructose, calcium and certain enzymes- A. Release of oxytocin from pituitary
- B. Fully developed fetus and placenta
- C. Differentiation of mammary glands
- D. Pressure exerted by amniotic fluid
Explanation: Note: Parturition is induced by a complex neuroendocrine mechanism. The signals for parturition originate from the fully developed foetus…
Correct answer: Fully developed fetus and placenta- A. Maintenance of the hypertrophical endometrial lining
- B. Maintenance of high concentration of sex hormones in the bloodstream
- C. Retention of well-developed corpus luteum
- D. Fertilisation of the ovum
Explanation: The correct answer is Fertilisation of the ovum, as this process leads to increased levels of hormones such as human chorionic…
Correct answer: Fertilisation of the ovum- A. At menopause in the female, there is an especially abrupt decrease in gonadotropic hormones
- B. The beginning of the cycle of menstruation is called menarche
- C. During normal menstruation about 40 mL blood is lost
- D. The menstrual fluid can easily clot
Explanation: Note: Menstruation is a process which involves discharge of blood (45 - 100mL), serous fluid, cell debris and mucosal fragments from cast…
Correct answer: The menstrual fluid can easily clot- A. Corpus luteum will disintegrate
- B. Progesterone secretion rapidly declines
- C. Estrogen secretion further increases
- D. Primary follicle starts developing
Explanation: If the mammalian ovum fails to fertilize choices, (a) and (b) are obvious.
Correct answer: Estrogen secretion further increases- A. Luteotropic hormone
- B. Luteinizing hormone
- C. Estrogen
- D. Progesterone
Explanation: The mammalian corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure that forms after ovulation.
Correct answer: Progesterone- A. After entry of sperm before completion of fertilization
- B. After completion of fertilization
- C. Before entry of sperm
- D. Without any relation of sperm entry
Explanation: After the entry of the sperm into the egg, the egg nucleus undergoes its second meiotic division to form the second polar body.
Correct answer: After entry of sperm before completion of fertilization- A. Liver-cholesterol
- B. Ovary-estrogen
- C. Testes-testosterone
- D. Pancreas-glucagon
Explanation: Leydig cells, also known as interstitial cells, are found in the testes in males and play a crucial role in the production of…
Correct answer: Testes-testosterone- A. Mitochondria only
- B. Centriole only
- C. Mitochondria and centriole
- D. Nucleus and mitochondria
Explanation: The middle piece of mammalian sperm plays a crucial role in providing the energy required for sperm motility and the structure necessary…
Correct answer: Mitochondria and centriole- A. They inhibit gametogenesis
- B. They make uterus suitable for implantation
- C. They inhibit ovulation
- D. They suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity of sperms
Explanation: The correct answer is: d. They suppress sperm motility and fertilizing capacity of sperms.
Correct answer: They suppress sperm motility and fertilising capacity of sperms- A. LNG-20
- B. Multiload-375
- C. Lippes loop
- D. Cu7
Explanation: The correct answer is: a. LNG-20 Now, let's explain each of the options and why the correct answer is LNG-20: a.
Correct answer: LNG-20- A. No sperm occurs in seminal fluid
- B. No sperm occurs in epididymis
- C. Vasa deferentia is cut and tied
- D. All are correct
Explanation: The correct answer is: b. No sperm occurs in epididymis Let's go through each option and explain why the correct answer is b: a.
Correct answer: No sperm occurs in epididymis799. Embryo with more than 16 blastomeres formed due to in-vitro fertilization is not transferred into:
- A. Uterus
- B. Fallopian tube
- C. Cervix
- D. All of these
Explanation: The correct answer is: b. Fallopian tube Now, let's explain each option and why the correct answer is b: a.
Correct answer: Fallopian tube- A. Hormonal contraceptives prevent/retard entry of sperm,prevent ovulation and fertilization
- B. Vasectomy prevents spermatogenesis
- C. Barrier methods prevent fertilization
- D. Intra uterine devices increase phagocytosis of sperms, suppress sperm motility and fertilizing capacity of sperms
Explanation: The correct answer is: B. Vasectomy - Prevents spermatogenesis Now, let's explain each option and why the correct answer is B: A.
Correct answer: Vasectomy prevents spermatogenesis