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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Menopause
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Menorrhagia
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Polyphagia
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Enuresis
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Menopause is the biological process marking the end of a woman's reproductive years and the permanent cessation of menstruation. Menorrhagia is heavy bleeding, and enuresis is bedwetting.
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Kidney
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Fallopian tube
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Vagina
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Epididymis
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C
Correct answer
Explanation
Vagina contains cervix. This part gets dilated at the time of child birth.
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ovulation
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parturition
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menarche
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menopause
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D
Correct answer
Explanation
During menopause, the menstrual cycle stops and the female is no longer capable of reproduction.
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menarche
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menopause
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ovulation
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oogenesis
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A
Correct answer
Explanation
It is the start of menstrual cycle. It occurs at the age of puberty.
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brain
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ovary
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pancreas
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spleen
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Only a
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Only a and b
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Only b
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Only b and c
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Only c
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The reproductive phase of life in men lasts much longer than in women.
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Development of breasts
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Broadening of hips
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Development of Adam's apple
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Development of high pitched or shrill voice
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None of the above
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The development of Adam's apple is not produced by estrogen. It is a male secondary characteristic and is produced by testosterone.
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Retrograde menstruation
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Coelomic metaplasia
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Hematogenous dissemination
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Lymphatic exfoliation
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Autoimmune disease
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Lymphatic exfoliation is a powerful healing or detox therapy. It is not a theory.
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Henle's sheath
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Henle's layer
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Henle's ligament
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Henle's tubule
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Endometrium is a delicate connective tissue sheath that surrounds nerve fibres with a fasciculus. Endometrium is also called Henle's sheath.
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Menses
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Puberty
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Menarche
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Menopause
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Menopause is the transition period in a woman's life when her ovaries stop producing eggs, her body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent, eventually stopping altogether. It occurs between the ages of 45 and 55.
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FSH
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Estrogen
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Progesterone
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LH
D
Correct answer
Explanation
LH is produced by the pituitary gland.In women. It helps regulate the menstrual cycle and egg production i.e.ovulation. The level of LH in a woman's body varies with the phase of the menstrual cycle. It increases rapidly just before ovulation occurs, about midway through the cycle (day 14 of a 28-day cycle). This is called an LH surge.
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Ovarian follicle
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Graafian follicle
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Corpus luteum
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Corpus albicans
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The corpus luteum produces progesterone. Progesterone makes the lining of the uterus thick for implantation and is necessary to sustain a healthy pregnancy. The corpus luteum produces progesterone until the placenta begins to take over progesterone production around ten weeks gestation.
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Menarche
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Menses
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Menopause
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Puberty
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Correct answer
Explanation
The first menstrual period is referred to as menarche. Each woman has her own individual cycle, usually lasting between 21 and 40 days. The beginning of each cycle is marked by the period. Usually lasting between 3 and 7 days.
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Puberty
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Menstruation
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Menopause
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Menarche
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Puberty is the time in life when a person becomes sexually mature. It is a physical change that usually happens between ages 10 and 14 for girls and ages 12 and 16 for boys. It is the time at which a growing boy or girl begins the process of sexual maturation.
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vasectomy
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tubectomy
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both 1 and 2
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none of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Vasectomy (in males) and tubectomy (in females) are both surgical procedures designed as permanent methods of sterilization. Therefore, both are correct.