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

Saheli is a

  1. contraceptive pill for male

  2. contraceptive pill for female

  3. barrier method

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

Saheli is a once-in-a-week pill used by females.

Multiple choice

Which of the following sets represents synthetic estrogens?

  1. Oestrone, oestriol, chlorotrianisene

  2. Stilboestrol, oestrone, fosfestrol

  3. Stilboestrol, oestriol, fosfestrol

  4. Chlorotrianisene, stilboestrol, fosfestrol

  5. Oestrone, oestriol, fosfestrol
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Chlorotrianisene is a non-steroidal synthetic estrogen that was formerly used for the treatment of menopause, deficiencies in ovary function and prostate cancer. Stilboestrol is a synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen that was first synthesized in 1938. Fosfestrol is a synthetic estrogen used as an antineoplastic agent.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements concerning puberty in humans is true?

  1. Men are taller than women because the growth spurt in boys occurs earlier than in girls.

  2. The initial increase in gonadotropin secretion with the onset of puberty occur after the morning meal.

  3. Estrogen is involved in keratinization of the vaginal mucosa at puberty.

  4. Adrenarche always precedes thelarche.

  5. Testosterone is involved in the onset of puberty, playing a role in development of so-called secondary sex characteristics such as breasts, pubic and armpit hair.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

During puberty, estrogen produced by the ovaries causes several changes in secondary sexual characteristic keratinization or cornification of the vaginal mucosa, enlargement of the labia minora and majora, uterine enlargement and increased fat deposition in the hips and thighs.

Multiple choice

What kind of implantation occurs in humans?

  1. Interstitial implantation

  2. Eccentric implantation

  3. Superficial implantation

  4. Central implantation

  5. -
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Here the chorionic sac penetrates into the substance of the uterine lining.

Multiple choice

An IUCD is

  1. copper -T

  2. condom

  3. vasectomy

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

IUCD stands for Intrauterine Contraceptive Device. Copper-T is a well-known example of an IUCD used to prevent pregnancy.

Multiple choice

Most of the contraceptive pills contain

  1. FSH + estrogen

  2. LH + progesterone

  3. estrogen + progesterone

  4. FSH + LH
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Oral contraceptive pills typically contain synthetic versions of estrogen and progesterone, which work together to inhibit ovulation.