Human Reproduction

104 Questions
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce
A.
estrogen only
B.
progesterone
C.
human chorionic gonadotropin
D.
relaxin only
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
The shared terminal duct of the repoductive and urinary system in the human male is
A.
urethra
B.
ureter
C.
vas deferens
D.
vasa efferentia
2014 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2014
Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female.
A.
Hign level of FSH and SH stimulates the thickening of endometrium.
B.
Hign level of FSH and SH facilitates implantation of the embryo.
C.
High level of hCG stimulates the synthesis of estrogen and progesterone.
D.
High level of hCG stimulates the thickening of endometrium.
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
The figure shows a section of human ovary. Select the option which gives the correct identification of either A or B with function/ characteristic. NEET 2013 (Karnataka) Biology - Human Reproduction Question 36 English
A.
A- Tertiary follicle - Forms Graafian follicle
B.
B- Corpus luteum - Secretes progesterone
C.
A- Primary oocyte - It is in the prophase I of the meiotic division
D.
B- Corpus luteum - Secretes estrogen
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
In our society women are blamed for producing female children. Choose the correct answer for the sex-determination in humans.
A.
Due to some defect like aspermia in man
B.
Due to the genetic make up of the perticular sperm which fertilizes the egg
C.
Due to the genetic make up of the egg
D.
Due to some defect in the women
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
The foetal ejection reflex in humans triggers the release of
A.
oxytocin from foetal pituitary
B.
human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) from placenta
C.
oxytocin from meternal pituitary
D.
human placental lactogen (hPL) from placenta
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013
Which of the following is not the function of placenta?
A.
Facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo
B.
Secretes estrogen
C.
Facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo
D.
Secretes oxytocin during parturition
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013
Menstrual flow occurs due to lack of :
A.
Progesterone
B.
FSH
C.
Oxytocin
D.
Vasopressin
2013 NEET MCQ
NEET 2013
What is the correct sequence of sperm formation?
A.
Spermatogonia, spermatozoa, spermatocytes, spermatids
B.
Spermatogonia, spermatocytes, spermatids, spermatozoa
C.
Spermatids, spermatocytes, spermatogonia, spermatozoa
D.
Spermatogonia, spermatocytes, spermatozoa, spermatids
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Mains
Identify the human developmental stage shown below as well as the related right place of its occurrence in a normal pregnant woman, and select the right option for the two, together. AIPMT 2012 Mains Biology - Human Reproduction Question 35 English
A.
Developmental stage $ \to $ 8-celled morula, Site of occurrence $ \to $ Starting point of Fallopian tube
B.
Developmental stage $ \to $ Blastula, Site of occurrence $ \to $ End part of Fallopian tube
C.
Developmental stage $ \to $ 8-celled morula, Site of occurrence $ \to $ Starting point of Fallopian tube
D.
Developmental stage $ \to $ Blastocyst, Site of occurrence $ \to $ Uterine wall
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Mains
The secretory phase in the human menstrual cycle is also called :
A.
Follicular phase lasting for about 6 days
B.
Luteal phase and lasts for about 13 days
C.
Follicular phase and lasts for about 13 days
D.
Luteal phase and lasts for about 6 days
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The results expected was :
A.
High levels of FSH and LH in uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening
B.
High level of circulating HCG to stimulate estrogen and progesterone synthesis
C.
High level of circulating FSH and LH in the uterus to stimulate implantation of the embryo
D.
High level of circulating HCG to stimulate endometrial thickening
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
Which one of the following statements is false in respect of viability of mammalian sperm?
A.
Viability of sperm is determined by its motility
B.
Sperms must be concentrated in a thick suspension
C.
Sperm is viable for only up to 24 hours
D.
Survival of sperm depends on the pH of the medium and is more active in alkaline medium
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
The leydig's cells as found in the human body are the secretory source of
A.
Glucagon
B.
Androgens
C.
Progesterone
D.
Intestinal mucus
2012 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
Signals for parturition originate from :
A.
Placenta only
B.
Fully developed foetus only
C.
Both placenta as well as fully developed foetus
D.
Oxytocin released from maternal pituitary
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Mains
What happens during fertilization in humans after many sperms reach close to the ovum?
A.
Only two sperms nearest the ovum penetrate zona pellucida
B.
Secretions of acrosome helps one sperm enter cytoplasm of ovum through zona pellucida
C.
All sperms except the one nearest to the ovum lose their tails
D.
Cells of corona radiate trap all the sperms except one.
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Mains
About which day in a normal human menstrual cycle does rapid secretion of LH (popularly called LH-surge) normally occurs?
A.
11th day
B.
14th day
C.
20th day
D.
5th day
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
The figure given below depicts a diagrammatic sectional view of the female reproductive system of humans. Which one set of three parts out of I-VI have been correctly identified? AIPMT 2011 Prelims Biology - Human Reproduction Question 73 English
A.
(I) Perimetrium, (II) Myometrium, (III) Fallopian tube
B.
(II) Endometrium, (III) Infundibulum, (IV) Fimbriage
C.
(III) Infundibulum, (IV) Fimbriae, (V) Cervix
D.
(IV) Oviducal funnel, (V) Uterus (VI) Cervix
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for :
A.
providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex
B.
maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature
C.
escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs
D.
providing more space for the growth of epididymis
2011 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
If for some reason, the vasa efferentia in the human reproductive system get blocked, the gametes will not be transported from :
A.
Vagina to uterus
B.
Testes to epididymis
C.
Epididymis to vas deferens
D.
Ovary to uterus
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Mains
Signals from fully developed foetus and placenta ultimately lead to parturition which requires the releas of
A.
Oxytocin from maternal pituitary
B.
Oxytocin from foetal pituitary
C.
Relaxin from placenta
D.
Estrogen from placenta
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Mains
Secretions from which one of the following are rich in fructose, calcium and some enzymes?
A.
Liver
B.
Pancreas
C.
Salivary glands
D.
Male accessory glands
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Mains
In human female the blastocyst
A.
gets implanted into uterus 3 days after ovulation
B.
gets nutrition from uterine endometiral secretion only after implanation
C.
gets implanted in endometrium by the trophoblast cells
D.
forms placenta even before implantation
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Vasa efferentia are the ductules leading from :
A.
Testicular lobules to rete testis
B.
Rete testis to vas deferens
C.
Vas deferens to epididymis
D.
Epididymis to urethra
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Seminal plasma in human males is rich in
A.
fructose and calcium
B.
glucose and calcium
C.
DNA and testosterone
D.
ribose and potassium
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
The part of Fallopian tube closest to the ovary is
A.
Isthmus
B.
Infundibulum
C.
Cervix
D.
Ampulla
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Which one of the following statements about human sperm is correct?
A.
Acrosome has a conical pointed structure used for piercing and penetrating the egg, resulting in fertilisation
B.
The sperm lysins in the acrosome dissolve th egg envelope facilitating fertilisation
C.
Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm towards the ovum
D.
Acrosome serves no particular function
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Which one of the following statements about morula in humans is correct?
A.
It has almost equal quantity of cytoplasm as an uncleaved zygote but much more DNA
B.
It has far less cytoplasm as well as less DNA than in an uncleaved zygote
C.
It has more or less equal quantity of cytoplasm and DNA as in uncleaved zygote
D.
It has more cytoplasm and more DNA than an uncleaved zygote
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
The first movements of the foetus and appearance of hair on its head are usually observed during which month of pregnancy?
A.
Fourth month
B.
Fifth month
C.
Sixth month
D.
Third month
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
The second maturation division of the mammalian ovum occurs
A.
Shortly after ovulation before the ovum makes entry into the Fallopian tube
B.
Until after the ovum has been penetrated by a sperm
C.
Until the nucleus of the sperm has fused with that of the ovum
D.
in the Grafian follicle following the first maturation division
2010 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2010 Prelims
Sertoli cells are found in :
A.
ovaries and secrete progesterone
B.
adrenal cortex and secrete adrenaline
C.
seminiferous tubules and provide nutrition to germ cells
D.
pancreas and secrete cholecystokinin
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
The correct sequence of spermatogenetic stages leading to the formation of sperms in a mature human testis is :
A.
spermatocyte - spermatogonia - spermatid - sperms
B.
spermatogonia - spermatid - spermatocyte - sperms
C.
spermatid - spermatocyte - spermatogonia - sperms
D.
spermatogonia - spermatocyte - spermatid - sperms
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
Which one of the following is the most likely root cause why menstruation is not taking place in regularly cycling human female ?
A.
Retention of well-developed corpus luteum
B.
Maintenance of high concentration of sexhormones in the blood stream
C.
Maintenance of the hypertrophical endometrial lining
D.
Fertilization of the ovum
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
Which one of the following is the correct matching of the events occurring during menstrual cycle ?
A.
Ovulation: LH and FSH attain peak level and sharp fall in the secretion of progesterone
B.
Menstruation: Breakdown of myometrium and ovum not fertilized
C.
Secretory phase : Development of increased secretion corpus luteum and of progesterone
D.
Proliferative phase : Rapid regeneration of myometrium and maturation of Grafian follicle
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
A change in the amount of yolk and its distribution in the egg will effect :
A.
Fertilization
B.
Pattern of cleavage
C.
Formation of zygote
D.
Number of blastomeres produced
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
Foetal ejection reflex in human female is induced by
A.
Pressure exerted by amniotic fluid
B.
Differentiation of mammary glands
C.
Release of oxytocin from pituitary
D.
Fully developed foetus and placenta
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
Seminal plasma in humans is rich in :
A.
Fructose, calcium and certain enzymes
B.
Fructose and certain enzymes but poor calcium
C.
Glucose and certain enzymes but has no calcium
D.
Fructose and calcium but has no enzyme
2009 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2009
Given below is a diagrammatic sketch for a portion of human male reproductive system. Select the correct set of the names of the parts labelled A, B, C, D. AIPMT 2009 Biology - Human Reproduction Question 57 English
A.
A - Ureter, B - Seminal vesicle , C - Prostate, D - Bulbourethral gland
B.
A - Vas deferens, B - Seminal vesicle , C - Prostate, D - Bulbourethral gland
C.
A - Vas deferens, B - Seminal vesicle , C - Bulbourethral gland , D - Prostate
D.
A - Ureter, B - Prostate , C - Seminal vesicle, D - Bulbourethral gland
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
Which one of the following statements is incorrect about menstruation?
A.
The beginning of the cycle of menstruation is called menarche
B.
At menopause in the female, there is especially abrupt increase in gonadotropic hormones
C.
The menstrual fluid can easily clot
D.
During normal menstruation about 40 ml blood is lost
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
In human adult females oxytocin:
A.
causes strong uterine contractions during parturition
B.
stimulates pituitary to secrete vasopressin
C.
stimulates growth of mammary glands
D.
is secreted by anterior pituitary
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
In humans, at the end of the first meiotic division, the male germ cells differentiate into the:
A.
secondary spermatocytes
B.
spermatogonia
C.
primary spermatocytes
D.
spermatids
2008 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2008
Which extraembryonic membrane in humans prevents desiccation of the embryo inside the uterus?
A.
Yolk sac
B.
Amnion
C.
Chorion
D.
Allantois
2007 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2007
Which part of ovary in mammals acts as an endocrine gland after ovulation ?
A.
Stroma
B.
Vitelline membrane
C.
Germinal epithelium
D.
Graffian follicle
2007 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2007
In the human female, menstruation can be deferred by the administration of:-
A.
LH only
B.
Combination of estrogen and progesterone
C.
FSH only
D.
Combination of FSH and LH
2006 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2006
Withdrawal of which of the following hormones is the immediate cause of menstruation ?
A.
Progesterone
B.
FSH
C.
FSH-RH
D.
Estrogen
2006 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2006
Sertoli cells are regulated by the pituitary hormone known as-
A.
LH
B.
FSH
C.
GH
D.
Prolactin
2005 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2005
Grey crescent is the area -
A.
Just opposite to the site of entry of sperm into ovum
B.
At the point of entry of sperm into ovum
C.
At the vegetal pole
D.
At the animal pole
2005 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2005
If mammalian ovum fails to get fertilized, which one of the following is unlikely
A.
Corpus luteum will disintegrate
B.
Estrogen secretion further decreases
C.
Primary follicle starts developing
D.
Progesterone secretion rapidly declines
2004 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2004
Which of the following hormones is not a secretion product of human placenta -
A.
Estrogen
B.
Progesterone
C.
Prolactin
D.
Human chorionic gonadotropin
2004 NEET MCQ
AIPMT 2004
Ovulation in the human female normally takes place during the menstrual cycle -
A.
At the beginning of the proliferative phase
B.
At the mid secretory phase
C.
Just before the end of the secretory cycle
D.
At the end of the proliferative phase