Human Reproduction
Male reproductive system:
1. The following figure refers to L.S. of testis showing various
parts. In which option all the six parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are
correctly identified
(6)
(1)
(4)
Vasa Efferentia
(5)
(2)
Seminiferous
Tubules (3)
(a) 1-Tunica Vaginalis, 2- Rete Testis, 3– Caput Epididymis,
4 - Mediastinum Testis, 5 - Vas Deferens,
6 - Cauda Epididymis
(b) 1- Tunica Vaginalis, 2 - Rete Testis, 3 - Cauda
Epididymis, 4 - Vas Deferens, 5 – Mediastinum Testis, 6
- Caput Epididymis
(c) 1- Tunica Vaginalis, 2 - Rete Testis, 3 - Cauda
Epididymis, 4 - Mediastinum Testis, 5 - Vas Deferens,
6 - Caput Epididymis
(d) 1- Tunica Vaginalis, 2 - Rete Testis, 3 - Caput
Epididymis, 4 - Vas Deferens, 5 - Mediastinum Testis,
6 - Cauda Epididymis
Answer: b
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Reason: 1 = Tunica vaginalis, it is the pouch of serous
membrane that cover testis. 2 = Rete testis, they are found in
the network of small tubules found in the part of the testicles
that carry sperm. 3 = Cauda epididymis, the tube that holds the
testicles in place. 4 = Vas Deferens, also called ductus
deference . It transports sperm from epididymis to the
ejaculatory ducts. 5 = Mediastinum testis, network of fibrous
connective tissue that extend from the top to near the bottom
of each testis. 6 = Caput epididymis, in latin caput means
head. the head of epididymis receives spermatozoa via efferent
ducts.
2. Spot the odd one out from the following structures with
reference to the male reproductive system
(a) Rete testis (b) Epididymis
(c) Vasa efferentia (d) Isthmus
Answer: d
Reason: Male reproductive system contains rete testis, vasa
efferentia, Epididymis and vas deferens etc. Female
reproductive system contains isthmus ampulla, infundibulum
and uterus etc.
3. Seminal plasma, the fluid part of semen, is contributed by
(i) Seminal vesicle
(ii) Prostate gland
(iii) Urethra
(iv) Bulbourethral gland
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(c) (ii), (iii), and (iv) (d) (i) and (iv)
Answer: b
Reason: Secretion of (seminal vesicle paired prostate gland
and bulbourethral gland) or Cowper’s gland constitutes the
seminal plasma which is rich in Ca2+ fructose and certain
enzymes.
4. Which one of the following is not a male accessory gland
(a) Seminal vesicle
(b) Ampulla
(c) Prostate
(d) Bulbourethral gland
Answer: b
Reason: Male accessory glands are seminal vesicle prostate
gland and bulbourethral gland. Ampulla is the part of female
reproductive system.
5. The vas deferens receives duct form the seminal vesicle and
opens into urethra as
(a) Epididymis (b) Ejaculatory duct
(c) Efferent ductile (d) Ureter
Answer: b
Reason: Vas deferens receives duct from the seminal vesicles
and opens into urethra as ejaculatory duct.
6. Urethral meatus refers to the
(a) Urinogenital duct
(b) Opening of vas deferens into urethra
(c) External opening of the urogenital duct
(d) Muscles surrounding the urinogenital duct
Answer: c
Reason: The urethra originated from urinary bladder and
extends through the penis to its external opening called
urethral meatus.
7. Match each function given below with the related part or parts
of the human male reproductive system shown in the diagram
1
2
3
4
6
5
7
A. Produces sperm
B. Conducts the sperm through the penis to the outside of the
body
C. Produces seminal fluid
D. Connects the epididymis with the urethra
E. Stores sperm
(a) A - 7; B - 5; C - 1, 3, 4; D - 2; E – 6
(b) A - 1, 2; B - 5; C - 3, 4; D - 7; E – 6
(c) A - 7; B - 6; C - 1, 2, 3; D - 5; E – 4
(d) A - 6; B - 5; C - 1, 2, 4; D - 3; E – 7
Answer: a
Reason:
A – Testis – Male gonad produce sperm
B – Urethra – Conduct sperm through the penis to the outside
of body
C – Seminal vesicle – Pouch like structure secrete an alkaline
fluid that helps to neutralise the acidic environment of the
male urethra.
8. The given figure belongs to human sperm. Identify I, II and III
respectively
Plasma membrane
I
Head Nucleus has II No. of chromosome
Neck
Middle piece
III
Tail
(a) I - Acrosome, II - 23, III – Spirilum
(b) I - Lysosome, II - 23, III – Mitochondria
(c) I - Acrosome, II - 23, III – Mitochondria
(d) I - Acrosome, II - 46, III – Mitochondria
Answer: c
Reason: I = Acrosome is a cap like membrane bound structure
covering the anterior portion of the spermatozoon.
II = 23, during fertilization sperm nucleus contains 23
chromosome.
III = Mitochondria, double membrane bound organelle found
in eukaryotes.
9. How many spermatids are formed from a secondary
spermatocyte
(a) 1 (b) 2
(c) 4 (d) 8
Answer: b
Reason: Two spermatids are formed from a secondary
spermatocyte. The spermatid is the haploid male gametes that
results from division of secondary spermatocytes.
10.In most of the mammals the testes are situated outside the
abdominal cavity because
(a) Sperms produced in scrotal sac are more in number
(b) Sperms produced in abdominal cavity are provided with
less motility
(c) Sperms produced in scrotal sac require lesser temperature
for their best fertilization capacity
(d) Sperms produced in scrotal sac are bigger
Answer: c
Reason: The scrotum is the supporting structure for the testes.
It helps to regulate the temperature (2–2.6°C less than that of
normal body temperature) of testis. This is important for
spermatogenesis.
