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Classroom Discussion Assignment
Zoology
XII
Topic : Human Reproduction

1. Spermination is the process of the release of sperms from :

(a) Seminiferous tubules
(b) Vas deferens
(c) Epididymis
(d) Prostate gland

2. Mature Graafian follicle is generally present in the ovary of a healthy human female around :
(a) 5-8 day of menstrual cycle
(b) 11-17 day of menstrual cycle
(c) 18-23 day of menstrual cycle
(d) 24-28 day of menstrual cycle

3. Acrosomal reaction of the sperm occurs due to :

(a) its contact with zona pellucida of the ova
(b) reactions within the uterine environment of the female
(c) reaction within the epididymal environment of the female
(d) androgens produced in the uterus

4. Which one of the following is not a male accessory gland ?

(a) Seminal vesicle
(b) Ampulla
(c) Prostate
(d) Bulbourethral gland

5. Birth canal is formed by :

(a) Cervix and Uterus
(b) Cervix and Fallopian tube
(c) Cervix and Vagina
(d) Uterus and Fallopian tube

6. Read the following four statements (A-D) :

1. Process of formation of mature female gamete is called oogenesis.
2. At puberty 60,000 to 80,000 total primary follicles are left in each ovary
3. No oogonia are formed or added after birth in female
4. Process of gametogenesis begins in female at puberty.
How many of the above statements are correct ?

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(a) One
(b) Four
(c) Two
(d) Three

7. How many of the following structures are present only in male ?

Vas deferens, ejaculatory duct, clitoris, seminiferous tubule, epididymis, Bartholin’s glands,
corpus luteum, tubuli recti
(a) Six
(b) Four
(c) Five
(d) Seven

8. Cleavage are repeated mitotic divisions which start in zygote at :

(a) Beginning of ampulla
(b) Infundibulum
(c) Isthmus of oviduct
(d) Uterus

9. The layer which attaches with endometrium of uterus during the process of implantation is :
(a) Trophoblast
(b) Zona pellucida
(c) Inner cell mass
(d) Corona radiata

10. What is true for cleavage ?

(a) Size of embryo increases
(b) Size of cells decreases
(c) Size of cells increases
(d) Size of embryo decreases

11. Which of the following statement is correct ?

(a) Opening of vagina is often partially covered by membrane called – hymen
(b) Clitoris is a tiny finger like structure which lies at upper junctions of labia majora
(c) Only myometrium undergo cyclic changes during menstrual cycle.
(d) Cervical canal is called birth canal.

12. The first haploid structure formed during spermatogenesis is called :

(a) Primary spermatocyte
(b) Secondary spermatocyte
(c) Spermatid
(d) Spermatozoa

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13. Arrange following events of human female reproductive cycle in a proper sequence :
(i) Secretion of FSH
(ii) Growth of corpus luteum
(iii) Growth of the follicle and oogenesis
(iv) Ovulation
(v) Sudden increase in level of LH
(a) (iii) → (i) → (iv) → (ii) → (v)
(b) (i) → (iii) → (v) → (iv) → (ii)
(c) (i) → (iv) → (iii) → (v) → (ii)
(d) (ii) → (i) → (iii) → (iv) → (v)

14. Seminal plasma is rich in :

(a) Fructose, Magnesium
(b) Sucrose, Calcium
(c) Fructose, Calcium
(d) Sucrose, Iron

15. Fertilization is :
(a) Union of diploid spermatozoon with diploid ovum to form diploid zygote
(b) Union of haploid sperm with haploid ovum to form haploid zygote
(c) Union of haploid sperm with haploid ovum to form diploid zygote
(d) Union of diploid sperm with haploid ovum to form triploid zygote

16. Which of the following releases inhibin to control spermatogenesis ?

(a) Rete testis
(b) Follicular cells
(c) Leydig’s cells
(d) Sertoli cells

17. Correct order of spermatogenesis is :

(a) Spermatocytes, Spermatogonia, Spermatid, Sperm
(b) Spermatogonia, Spermatid, Spermatocytes, Sperm
(c) Spermatid, Spermatogonia, Spermatocytes, Sperm
(d) Spermatogonia, Primary spermatocytes, Secondary spermatocytes, Spermatid, Sperm

18. The type of placenta found in man is formed by interdigitation of _____ and _____ tissues
Choose the option that fills the blanks suitably
(a) Chorionic villi and uterine
(b) Amnion villi and uterine
(c) Blood vessel of foetus and blood vessel of uterine
(d) Epithelium of uterus and chorion

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19. Match between the following representing parts of the sperm and their functions and choose
the correct option :
Column-I Column-II
(A) Head (i) Enzyme
(B) Middle piece (ii) Sperm motility
(C) Acrosome (iii) Energy
(D) Tail (iv) Genetic material

(a) A-(ii), B-(iv), C-(i), D-(iii)

(b) A-(iv), B-(iii), C-(i), D-(ii)
(c) A-(iv), B-(i), C-(ii), D-(iii)
(d) A-(ii), B-(i), C-(iii), D-(iv)

20. Which among the following has 23 chromosomes ?

(a) Spermatogonia
(b) Zygote
(c) Secondary oocyte
(d) Oogonia

21. Urethral meatus refers to the :

(a) Urinogenital duct
(b) Opening of vas deferens into urethra
(c) External opening of the urinogenital duct
(d) Muscles surrounding the urinogenital duct

22. Which of the following hormones is not secreted by human placenta ?

(a) hCG
(b) Estrogens
(c) Progesterone
(d) LH

23. The vas deferens receives duct from the seminal vesicle and opens into urethra as :
(a) epididymis
(b) ejaculatory duct
(c) efferent ductule
(d) ureter

24. Identify the odd one from the following :

(a) Labia minora
(b) Fimbriae
(c) Infundibulum
(d) Isthmus

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25. 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 Graafian follicle following the first maturation division

26. (i) The first menstruation begins at puberty and is called A.

(ii) Menstrual cycles ceases around 50 years of age, that is termed as B.
(iii) Spermatozoa get nutrition from C.
In the above question A, B and C are
A B C
(a) Menarche Menopause Leydig cells
(b) Menopause Menarche Sertoli cells
(c) Menarche Menopause Sertoli cells
(d) Menopause Menarche Leydig cells

27. Which one is released from the ovary ?

(a) Primary oocyte
(b) Secondary oocyte
(c) Graafian follicle
(d) Ootid

28. Number of mammary lobes in each breast is :

(a) 5-10
(b) 15-20
(c) 20-30
(d) 1-2

29. Which of the following statement is not correct ?

(a) Progesterone is main pregnancy hormone
(b) Penetration of penis into vagina is insemination
(c) Graafian follicle rupture to release secondary oocyte
(d) Ovulation occurs under the influence of LH

30. Which sequence is correct into male genital tract ?

(a) Rete testis → Vas deferens → Vasa efferentia → Epididymis → Urethra
(b) Tubuli recti → Rete testis → Vas deferens → Vasa efferentia → Seminal vesicle →
Urethra
(c) Tubuli recti → Rete testis → Vas deferens → Vasa efferentia → Epididymis →
Urethra
(d) Tubuli recti → Rete testis → Vasa efferentia → Epididymis → Vas deferens →
Urethra

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31. Consider the following four statement (A-D) and select the option which includes all the
correct ones only :
A. Each seminiferous tubule is lined by male germ cells and Sertoli cells
B. Sertoli cells undergo meiotic divisions finally leading to sperms formation
C. The regions outside the seminiferous tubule called interstitial spaces, contains small
blood vessels, Leydig cells, and some immunologically competent cells
D. The scrotum help in maintaining the low temperature of the testes, necessary for
spermatogenesis
(a) Statement (B), (C) and (D)
(b) Statement (A) and (B)
(c) Statement (A), (B) and (C)
(d) Statement (A), (C) and (D)

32. Which one of the following is the correct matching of the events occurring during menstrual
cycle ?
(a) Proliferative phase : Rapid regeneration of myometrium and maturation of Graafian
follicle
(b) Secretory phase : Development of corpus luteum and increased secretion of progesterone
(c) Menstruation : Breakdown of myometrium and ovum not fertilised
(d) Ovulation : LH and FSH attain peak level and sharp fall in the secretion of progesterone

33. How many sperm and ova will be formed from 100 secondary oocytes and 100 secondary
spermatocytes in human ?
(a) 50 ova and 200 sperm
(b) 50 ova and 100 sperm
(c) 100 ova and 200 sperm
(d) 100 ova and 400 sperm

34. Which statement is not correct ?

(a) In the absence of fertilization, the corpus luteum degenerates
(b) During pregnancy all events of menstrual cycle stop
(c) The secretion of LH and FSH decreases gradually during the follicular phase
(d) The menstrual flow results due to breakdown of endometrial lining

35. In human female the bastocyst

(a) forms placenta even before implantation
(b) gets implanted into uterus 3 days after ovulation
(c) gets nutrition form uterine endometrial secretion only after implantation
(d) gets implanted in endometrium by the trophoblast cells

36. 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

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(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

37. Seminal plasma in humans is rich in

(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

38. About which day in a normal human menstrual cycle does rapid secretion of LH (popularly
called LH surge) normally occurs ?
(a) 14th day
(b) 20th day
(c) 5th day
(d) 11th day

39. Which one of the following is the most likely root cause why menstruation is suddenly not
taking place in regularly cycling human female ?
(a) Maintenance of the hypertrophical endometrial lining
(b) Maintenance of high concentration of sex-hormones in the blood stream
(c) Retention of well-developed corpus luteum
(d) Fertilisation of the ovum

40. 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 Graafian follicle following the first maturation division

41. Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female :
(a) High level of FSH and LH stimulates the thickening of endometrium
(b) High level of FSH and LH facilitate 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

42. The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce :

(a) estrogen only
(b) progesterone
(c) human chorionic gonadotropin
(d) relaxin only

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43. Hysterectomy is surgical removal of
(a) vas deferens
(b) mammary glands
(c) uterus
(d) prostate gland

44. Menstrual flow occurs due to lack of :

(a) FSH
(b) Oxytocin
(c) Vasopressin
(d) Progesterone

45. Which of the following events is not associated with ovulation in human female ?
(a) Release of secondary occyte
(b) LH surge
(c) Decrease in estradiol
(d) Full development of Graafian follicle

46. Which of the following layers in an antral follicle is acellular ?

(a) Stroma
(b) Zona pellucida
(c) Granulosa
(d) Theca interna

47. Indentify the correct statement on ‘inhibin’

(a) Is produced by granulosa cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of LH
(b) Is produced by nurse cells in testes and inhibits the secretion of LH
(c) Inhibits the secretion of LH, FSH and prolactin
(d) Is produced by granulosa cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of FSH

48. Ectopic pregnancies are referred to as

(a) implantation of defective embryo in the uterus
(b) pregnancies terminated due to hormonal imbalance
(c) pregnancies with genetic abnormality
(d) implantation of embryo at site other than uterus

49. Capacitation occurs in

(a) epididymis
(b) vas deferens
(c) female reproductive tract
(d) rete testis

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50. The difference between spermiogenesis and spermination is
(a) In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatids are formed.
(b) In spermiogenesis spermatozoa from Sertoli cells are released into the cavity of
seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed
(c) In spermiogenesis spermatids are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.
(d) In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are
released from Sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules

51. Fertilisation in humans is practically feasible only if

(a) the ovum and sperms are transported simultaneously to ampullary – isthmic junction of
the cervix
(b) the sperms are transported into cervix within 48 7 hrs of release of ovum in uterus
(c) the sperms are transported into vagina just after the release of ovum in Fallopian tube
(d) the ovum and sperms are transported simultaneously to ampullary-isthmic junction of the
Fallopian tube

52. No new follicles develop in the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle because
(a) Follicles do not remain in the ovary after ovulation
(b) FSH levels are high in the luteal phase
(c) LH levels are high in the luteal phase
(d) Both FSH and LH levels are low in luteal phase

53. Extrusion of second polar body from egg nucleus occurs :

(a) after entry of sperm but before fertilization
(b) after fertilization
(c) before entry of sperm into ovum
(d) simultaneously with first cleavage

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