1.
Mature graafian follicle is present in the ovary of a healthy human female generally at around
(1) 5 to 8 days of menstrual cycle
(2) 11 to 17 days of menstrual cycle
(3) 18 to 23 days of menstrual cycle
(4) 24 to 28 days of menstrual cycle
2. Oogenesis begins during
(1) Fertilisation
(2) Puberty
(3) Embryonic development
(4) Adolescence
3. From the period of birth till puberty, which structure degenerates in ovary ?
(1) Oogonia
(2) Ova
(3) Secondary follicle
(4) Primary follicle
4. Large amounts of progesterone is secreted by
(1) Corpus haemorrhagicum
(2) Corpus luteum
(3) Corpora cavernosa
(4) Corpus albicans
5. Antrum is mainly present in
(1) Primary follicle
(2) Secondary follicle
(3) Tertiary follicle
(4) All of these
6. Primary oocyte grows in size and completes its 1st meiotic division inside the
(1) Primary follicle
(2) Secondary follicle
(3) Tertiary follicle
(4) All of these
7. The menstrual flow in menstrual cycle lasts for about
(1) 6 to 7 days (2) 7 days
(3) 3–5 days (4) 1–2 days
8. LH surge causes
(1) Ruture and Graafian follicle
(2) Release of ovum
(3) Endometrial shedding
(4) Both (1) and (2)
9. Time required to convert primary follicle into mature follicle is:-
(1) 4 days
(2) 9 to 12 days
(3) 18 to 20 days
(4) 2 days
10. How many sperm are formed from a secondary spermatocyte ?
(1) 4 (2) 8
(3) 2 (4) 1
11. Assertion: Sertoli cells have to form blood testes barrier.
Reason: Spermatogonia arise from the cells of yolk sac.
(1) Both A and R correct and R is the correct explanation of A
(2) Both A and R are correct, but R is not correct explanation of A
(3) A is correct, but R is incorrect
(4) Both A and R are incorrect
12. Which of the following can not be considered as a function of ducts of male reproductive system?
(1) Transport of semen
(2) Descend of testes
(3) Storage of sperm
(4) Resorption of degenerated sperm
13. "Testosterone binds to its receptors within nuclei of target cells, thereby regulating gene expression."
Due to these changes, it produces several effects which includes all except:
(1) Male pattern of development
(2) Descend of testes
(3) Control over libido and promotes proteolysis
(4) Thickening and lengthening of vocal cords
14. "A serous membrane tunica vaginalis is present over testes". Select the incorrect statement w.r.t this
membrane:
(1) Involved in the formation of lobules
(2) Partially covers the testes
(3) Increased secretion of serous fluid leads to inflammation
(4) Vascular in nature
15. Dilated part of a duct termed ampulla, is present in:
(1) Seminiferous tubule (2) Rete testes
(3) Epididymis (4) Vas deferens
16. Over a period of about 14 days, sperm acquire motility and the ability to fertilize an ovum within:
(1) Seminiferous tubules (2) Rete testis
(3) Epididymis (4) Vas deferens
17. If a human male ejaculates 200 million sperm; then what should be the number of sperm with normal
shape, size and vigorous motility required for normal fertility?
(1) 120 million (2) 48 million
(3) 168 million (4) 80 million
18. Seminiferous membrane is lined by all except :
(1) Interstitial cells (2) Sustentacular cells
(3) Spermatogonia (4) Sertoli cells
19. Reliquification of semen is contributed by the secretion of:
(1) Prostate gland
(2) Bulbourethral glands
(3) Seminal vesicle
(4) Cowper's gland
20. "Parasympathetic fibres release and cause local production of NO that relaxes the smooth muscles of the
arterioles leading to vasodilation." The above mechanism of erection most likely takes place within:
(1) Corpus spongiosum (2) Penile urethra
(3) Corpora cavernosa (4) Corona
21. Assertion : Fluid secreted by Sertoli cells pushes sperm along their way towards the ducts of the testes.
Reason : At this point, sperm hasn't attained its functional maturity.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is the NOT correct explanation of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(D) Both Assertion & Reason are incorrect.
22. Assertion : A sperm is about 60 m long and contains several structures that are highly adapted for
reaching and penetrating a secondary oocyte.
Reason : For faster motility, weakening of sperm's head allows calcium entry in male's genital tract.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is the NOT correct explanation of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(D) Both Assertion & Reason are incorrect.
23. At a particular point of time, sperm is unable to swim but is structurally mature and therefore are released
from their connections to Sertoli cells, an event known as
(1) Spermatogenesis (2) Spermiogenesis
(3) Spermiation (4) Teratospermia
24. "A structure containing number of enzymes similar to those found in lysosomes of a typical cell, including
hyaluronidase and powerful proteolytic enzymes, is a part of head of sperm". This structure is the
modification of :
(1) Nucleus
(2) Endoplasmic reticulum
(3) Golgi apparatus
(4) Lysosomes
25. "Normal sperm move in a fluid medium at a velocity of 1 to 4 mm/min". The energy for this process
supplied in the form of ATP comes from the organelle located in :
(1) Head (2) Nucleus
(3) Acrosome (4) Middle piece
26. Number of sperm formed from meiosis of 20 primary spermatocytes is X whereas the ploidy of those
sperm is Y compared to those of primary spermatocytes. X and Y respectively are :
(1) 80; Half (2) 40; Half
(3) 80; One-fourth (4) 40; One-fourth
27. Spherical spermatids transform into elongated, slender sperm during the process of :
(1) Meiosis (2) Spermiogenesis
(3) Spermiation (4) Mitosis
28. Assertion : More viscous mucus forms a cervical plug that physically impedes sperm penetration.
Reason : Cervical plug is formed during ovulation.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is the NOT correct explanation of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(D) Both Assertion & Reason are incorrect.
29. How many of the following structures are involved in the formation of vulva ?
Mons pubis, Labia Majora, Labia minora, Clitoris, Vestibule, Vagina, Cervix
(1) 3 (2) 4
(3) 5 (6) 6
30. Assertion : Number of polar bodies formed during the entire process of oogenesis in virgin human
female is one.
Reason: Sperm availability is related with the completion of maturation phase of oogenesis.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is the NOT correct explanation of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(D) Both Assertion & Reason are incorrect.
31. Assertion : Gametogenesis includes unequal cytokinesis in both males and females.
Reason: Unequal division is termed as cleavage mitosis.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is the NOT correct explanation of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(D) Both Assertion & Reason are incorrect.
32. Assertion : There is a limited number of gamete production in life of a female.
Reason: Most of the primary follicles undergo atresia during the reproductive years.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is the NOT correct explanation of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(D) Both Assertion & Reason are incorrect.
33. Assertion : Amenorrhoea may indicate pregnancy.
Reason : Corpus luteum is rescued and so is the endometrial lining.
(A) Both Assertion and Reason are correct and Reason is the correct explanation of Assertion.
(B) Both Assertion and Reason are correct, but Reason is the NOT correct explanation of Assertion.
(C) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect.
(D) Both Assertion & Reason are incorrect.
34. A female aged 24 years attained puberty at the age of 14 years. She has 2 children born by normal
delivery. How many secondary oocytes and ova respectively are formed in her body?
(1) 90; 2 (2) 102; 2
(3) 90; 90 (4) 102; 102
35. Capacitation involves all except :
(1) Removal of membrane cholesterol from sperm
(2) Weakening of membrane cover and dilution of decapacitation factors
(3) Ca2+ entry into sperms causing rapid whiplash movements
(4) Protrusion of nucleus and proximal centriole out of the sperm head
36. Humans are .......... and ..........organisms :
(1) Sexually reproducing, oviparous
(2) Asexually reproducing, ovoviviparous
(3) Asexually reproducing, viviparous
(4) Sexually reproducing, viviparous
37. Select the correct anatomical sequence.
(1) Seminiferous tubules Rete testis Vasa efferentia Vasa deferens Epididymis
(2) Seminiferous tubules Rete testis Vasa efferentia Epididymis Vasa deferens
(3) Seminiferous tubules Vasa efferentia Rete testis Vasa deferens Epididymis
(4) None of these
38. If A stands for seminal vesicles, B stands for bulbourethral glands and C stands for prostate gland, then
which of the following is true?
(1) A and C occur in pairs
(2) A and B occur in pairs
(3) B and C occur in pairs
(4) None of these
39. Birth canal is formed by :
(1) Cervical canal + Uterus
(2) Cervical canal + Vagina
(3) Cervical canal + Isthmus
(4) Cervical canal + Fallopian tube
40. Which layer of uterus undergoes cyclic changes during menstrual cycle?
(1) Mesoderm (2) Myometrium
(3) Endothelium (4) Endometrium
41. Hymen can be torn or broken by :
(i) First coitus
(ii) Sudden fall or jolt
(iii) Horse riding
(iv) Cycling
(v) Insertion of a vaginal tampon
(1) i, ii and iv only (2) iii, iv and v only
(3) i, iv and v only (4) All of these
42. Secondary spermatocytes give rise to :
(1) Diploid spermatids
(2) Haploid sperm
(3) Diploid sperm
(4) Haploid spermatids
43. Luteinizing hormone (LH) acts on ____ cells and stimulates synthesis and secretion of ____:
(1) Leydig cells, FSH
(2) Interstitial cells, androgens
(3) Leydig cells, GnRH
(4) None of these
44. The microscopic structure of sperm consists of :
(1) Head, Neck, Tail
(2) Head, Neck, Middle piece, Tail
(3) Head, Middle piece, Tail
(4) Neck, Middle piece, Tail
45. The difference between primary and secondary spermatocyte lies in :
(1) Presence/absence of a tail
(2) Number of chromosomes
(3) Being hormone producing/non-hormone producing
(4) Primary gamete/secondary gamete in males
46. Sperm are synonymous with :
(1) Spermatid
(2) Spermatogonia
(3) Primary spermatocyte
(4) Spermatozoa
47. Spermiogenesis is :
(1) Transformation of sperm into spermatids.
(2) Transformation of spermatogonia into primary spermatocyte.
(3) Transformation of secondary spermatocyte into spermatids.
(4) Transformation of spermatid into spermatozoa.
48. Spermatogenesis starts at puberty due to the significant rise in the secretion of :
(1) Luteinizing hormone
(2) Gonadotropin releasing hormone
(3) Follicle stimulating hormone
(4) Testosterone
49. The function of FSH in male is :
(1) Acts on Leydig cells and stimulates secretion of factors responsible for spermiation.
(2) Acts on Sertoli cells and stimulates secretion of factors responsible for oogenesis.
(3) Acts on Interstitial cells and stimulates secretion of factors responsible for spermiogenesis.
(4) Acts on Sertoli cells and stimulates secretion of factors responsible for spermiogenesis.
50. After spermiogenesis, the sperm head is embedded in the ____ cells :
(1) Sertoli (2) Leydig
(3) Interstitial (4) Both (1) and (2)