Biology

Human Reproduction and Contraception

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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.

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Human Reproduction and Contraception Questions

Multiple choice

The non-functional gynoecium is known as _____.

  1. pistillode

  2. staminodes

  3. staminate

  4. neuter
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pistillode is a non-functional or reduced pistil (female reproductive organ). Staminodes are non-functional stamens (male parts). The question specifically asks about the gynoecium (female part), so pistillode is correct.

Multiple choice

The ovary is completely enclosed within the thalamus in _______.

  1. perigyny

  2. hypogyny

  3. epigyny

  4. lenticles
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In epigyny, the ovary is completely inferior and enclosed within the thalamus (receptacle), with other floral parts attached above it. Hypogyny has the ovary superior, perigyny has a half-inferior ovary. Lenticles are pores on stems, unrelated to ovary position.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about endometrial cancer?

  1. It is an abnormal growth of cells that have the ability to spread to other parts of the body.
  2. It is allied with exorbitant androgen unveiling, low blood pressure and diabetes.
  3. Polycystic ovary syndrome, which causes irregular or no ovulation, is associated with a higher rate of endometrial cancer.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 1 and 2

  5. Only 1 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct. Endometrial cancer is allied with exorbitant estrogen unveiling, high blood pressure and diabetes.

Multiple choice

In which of the following conditions do certain changes occur in surface cells of the cervix that may become cancerous later?

  1. Endometriosis

  2. Choriocarcinoma

  3. Cervical ectropion

  4. Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cervical intraepithelial neoplasia is a condition in which certain changes occur in surface cells of the cervix that may become cancerous later. CIN itself is not cancerous but can lead to cancer.

Multiple choice

‘Tuhr’ means

  1. period of menstruation

  2. period of iddat

  3. period between menstruations

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option (3) is correct: Tuhr is the period between menstruations.

Multiple choice

The end of diestrus period is due to

  1. recruitment of the ovulatory follicular wave

  2. decrease in estradiol negative feedback

  3. regression of the corpus luteum

  4. increase in estradiol levels coming from preovulatory follicle

  5. increase in progesterone level
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Regression results in loss of progesterone support.

Multiple choice

Which changes among the following are the characteristics of adolescence in females? (A) Change in body shape (B) Enlargement of ovaries (C) Attainment of emotional maturity (D) Growth of pubic hair

  1. (B) and (D) only

  2. (A) and (C) only

  3. (A), (B) and (D) only

  4. (A), ( B), ( C) and ( D)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

During adolescence, we can see the following: (A) Change in body shape (B) Enlargement of ovaries (C) Attainment of emotional maturity (D) Growth of pubic hair