Human Reproduction


  1. Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female:









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    Synthesis of estrogen and progesterone due to high level of hCG is a normal gonadotropic activity in a normal pregnant female.

    Correct Option: C

    Synthesis of estrogen and progesterone due to high level of hCG is a normal gonadotropic activity in a normal pregnant female.


  1. Menstrual flow occurs due to lack of:









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    During menstrual or bleeding phase which comprises of 3 - 5 days out of 28 days menstrual cycle, the production of LH from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is considerably reduced. The withdrawal of this hormone causes degeneration of corpus luteum and therefore, progesterone production is reduced. Production of estrogens is also reduced in this phase.

    Correct Option: D


    During menstrual or bleeding phase which comprises of 3 - 5 days out of 28 days menstrual cycle, the production of LH from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is considerably reduced. The withdrawal of this hormone causes degeneration of corpus luteum and therefore, progesterone production is reduced. Production of estrogens is also reduced in this phase.



  1. What is the correct sequence of sperm formation?









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    In testis, the immature male germ cells or spermatogonia (2n) multiply by mitotic division and increase in number. Some spermatogonia (2n) known as primary spermatocytes divide by meiotic division to form secondary spermatocytes (n). The secondary spermatocytes undergo second meiotic division to produce spermatid which are transformed into spermatozoa (sperms) by the process called spermiogenesis.

    Correct Option: C

    In testis, the immature male germ cells or spermatogonia (2n) multiply by mitotic division and increase in number. Some spermatogonia (2n) known as primary spermatocytes divide by meiotic division to form secondary spermatocytes (n). The secondary spermatocytes undergo second meiotic division to produce spermatid which are transformed into spermatozoa (sperms) by the process called spermiogenesis.


  1. Which of the following best illustrates FEEDBACK in development?









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    During embryonic development, the primary organiser signals the development of another organ or tissue by secreting chemical factors.

    Correct Option: D

    During embryonic development, the primary organiser signals the development of another organ or tissue by secreting chemical factors.



  1. Which one of the following statements about human sperm is correct?









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    Acrosome a small pointed structure at the tip of nucleus. It breaks down just before fertilization, releasing hydrolytic enzymes that assist penetration between follicle cells that surrounds the ovum, thus facilitating fertilization.

    Correct Option: B

    Acrosome a small pointed structure at the tip of nucleus. It breaks down just before fertilization, releasing hydrolytic enzymes that assist penetration between follicle cells that surrounds the ovum, thus facilitating fertilization.