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

Which hormone is necessary for ovulation?

  1. Progesterone

  2. LH (luteinizing hormones)

  3. FSH (follicle stimulating hormone)

  4. Estrogen

  5. Prolactin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

LH (luteinizing hormones) is necessary for final follicular growth and ovulation. So, this answer is right.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about uterine glands?

  1. The secretory substances of uterine glands are consumed by the secondary yolk sac lining the exocoelomic cavity during pregnancy.
  2. Their appearance varies during menstrual cycle.
  3. During the proliferative phase, uterine glands appear long due to androgen secretion by the ovaries.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 1 and 2

  5. Only 2 and 3
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

During the proliferative phase, uterine glands appear long due to estrogen secretion by the ovaries, not androgen.

Multiple choice

A young woman undergoing laparoscopy is noted to have a cyst on her ovary. The cyst is described as a “blister” on the surface of the ovary. Which of the following options shows the correct answer?

  1. Corpus luteum

  2. Cancer

  3. An ectopic pregnancy

  4. Impending ovulation

  5. Corpus allatum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

During initial follicular growth, the oocyte grows larger, granulosa cells increase in number and a zona pellucida or protein matrix, forms around the oocyte. The fluid filling the follicler continues to accumulate and the cellular surface of the follicle thins in preparation for ovulation. This process can be seen grossly and has been described as a blister on the ovarian surface.

Multiple choice

The myometrium is the middle layer of the uterine wall in females. Which of the following statements does not characterise the myometrium?

  1. Gap junctions allow rapid communication between myocytes.

  2. Initial weeks of pregnancy are maintained by corpus luteum.

  3. It can enlarge via hypertrophy and recruitment of new myocytes.

  4. It induces uterine contractions.

  5. After delivery the myometrium expands further to expel the placenta.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

After delivery the myometrium contracts to expel the placenta and to minimise blood loss from  the body.

Multiple choice

The cessation of the menstruation is called

  1. Menopause

  2. Menarche

  3. Menorrhagia

  4. Dysmennorhoea

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Menopause is the natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles. Menarche is the first occurrence of menstruation.

Multiple choice

A pregnant human female exceretes

  1. Progesterone

  2. FSH

  3. LH

  4. hCG
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a hormone produced by the placenta after implantation, and its presence in urine is the basis for pregnancy tests.

Multiple choice

_____ prevents ovulation.

  1. Testosterone

  2. Progesterone

  3. Estrogen

  4. Contraception
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Progesterone is actually a pregnancy hormone which helps in maintaining the uterine wall at the time of prgnanacy.