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.

Menstrual cycle phasesMenopause and hormonesReproductive health problemsContraceptive methods overview

Human Reproduction and Contraception Questions

Multiple choice

Identify the disease that is transferred by sexual contact.

  1. Tetanus

  2. Diphtheria

  3. Constipation

  4. Syphilis
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Syphilis is a well-known sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Tetanus, diphtheria, and constipation are not sexually transmitted.

Multiple choice

The cessation of the menstruation is called

  1. Menopause

  2. Menarche

  3. Menorrhagia

  4. Dysmennorhoea

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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
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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.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is a correct statement?

  1. Menstrual and oestrous cycle is the same.

  2. Menstrual cycle occurs in females of all mammals.

  3. Menstrual cycle is influenced by light.

  4. The breeding in birds is affected by light.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The statement 'the breeding in birds is affected by light' is true.

Multiple choice

Menstrual cycle includes

  1. proliferative phase (14 days)

  2. secretory phase (10 days)

  3. menstrual phase (4 days)

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Menstrual cycle includes proliferative phase (14 days), secretory phase (10 days) and menstrual phase (4 days). 

Multiple choice

Gestation period of 280 days is calculated from time of

  1. Last menstruation

  2. Fertilization

  3. Next menstruation

  4. Puberty
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The gestation period of a human, from time of conception to birth is approximately 9 months (266 days/38 Weeks). It is calculated from the first day of the last menstrual period.