Biology
Human Reproduction and Contraception
736 Questions
Human reproduction and contraception focus on the menstrual cycle, hormonal changes, pregnancy, and various contraceptive methods. These topics are frequently asked in general science sections. Practice these questions to master the fundamentals of reproductive health.
Menstrual cycle phasesMenopause and hormonesReproductive health problemsContraceptive methods overview
Human Reproduction and Contraception Questions
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Vagina
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Uterus
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Ovary
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Fallopian tube
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It is taken orally
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is the correct answer. Uterus is the part in the female reproductive system, where Copper T is placed.
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humans
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primates
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mammals
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chordates
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Menstrual cycle occurs in all primates.
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Menstrual phase
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Post-menstrual phase
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Pre-menstrual phase
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Ovulation phase
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This takes place in post-menstrual phase.
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Ovulation phase
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Pre-menstrual phase
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Post-menstrual phase
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Menstrual phase
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Level of estrogen is maximum during post-menstrual phase.
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Luteal phase
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Ovulation phase
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Follicular phase
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Menstrual phase
A
Correct answer
Explanation
In this phase, endometrium progressively increases in thickness up to 4-6 cm.
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Blood flow
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Production of ovum
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Degeneration of corpus luteum into a white mass
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Ovulation
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Ovulation occurs on 14th day of menstrual cycle.
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Corpora cavernosa
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Corpus spongiosum
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Corpus albicans
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Corpus collosum
C
Correct answer
Explanation
If the ovum is not fertilised, corpus luteum degenerates into a white mass called corpus albicans.
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Estrogen
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LH (Leutinising Hormone)
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Progesterone
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FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone)
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Progesterone inhibits further follicular maturation during menstrual cycle.
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kidney and filters blood
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ovary and secretes progesterone
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testes and performs spermatogenesis
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intestine and performs digestion
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Corpus luteum is present in ovary and secretes progesterone.
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Menarche - 13 to 14 years
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Menopause - 45 to 46 years
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Menstruation - 4 to 6 days
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Menstrual cycle - 40 to 45 days
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Menstrual cycle is a cycle of 28-30 days.
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Hair growth in armpits
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Voice deepens
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Menstruation starts
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Breast size increases
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Voice deepening is primarily a male puberty characteristic caused by testosterone. Girls' voices may mature slightly but do not undergo the dramatic deepening that boys experience during puberty.
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menstruation
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gestation
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ovulation
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fertilization
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the uterine lining when pregnancy doesn't occur. Gestation refers to pregnancy, ovulation is egg release, and fertilization is when sperm meets egg.
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uterus
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ureter
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vagina
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ovary
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Menstruation is the monthly shedding of the endometrium (inner lining of the uterus) when fertilization does not occur.
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hormonal
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protein
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enzyme
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fat
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Hormonal contraceptives work by altering the body's natural hormone balance, primarily estrogen and progesterone levels, to prevent ovulation and fertilization.
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Oviduct
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Vagina
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Uterus
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Ovary
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The vagina is the muscular canal that receives the penis during sexual intercourse. It is part of the female reproductive system and also serves as the birth canal during delivery. The oviduct (fallopian tube) connects ovary to uterus, the uterus houses the fetus, and the ovary produces eggs.