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

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Estrous cycle is interrupted by :

  1. Anestrus

  2. Proestrous

  3. Metestrous

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
  • Anestrus is a state or interval of sexual inactivity between periods of activity in periodically breeding mammals.
  • The first phase (proestrus) of the estrous cycle is the building-up phase. During this phase the ovarian follicle (under the influence of FSH and LH) enlarges and begins to secrete estrogens.
  • The end of sexual receptivity marks the beginning of metestrus, the post-ovulatory phase dominated by corpus luteum function. 
  • So, the correct option is 'Anestrus'.
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The period between the two season is known as 

  1. Estrus

  2. Proestrus

  3. Anestrus

  4. Metestrus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • The first phase (proestrus) of the estrous cycle is the building-up phase. During this phase the ovarian follicle (under the influence of FSH and LH) enlarges and begins to secrete estrogens.
  • Estrus is the period of sexual receptivity. It is primarily initiated by the elevation in estrogens from mature follicles just prior to ovulation.
  • The end of sexual receptivity marks the beginning of metestrus, the post-ovulatory phase dominated by corpus luteum function. 
  • Anestrus is a state or interval of sexual inactivity between periods of activity in periodically breeding mammals.
  • So, the correct option is 'Anestrus'.
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In which of the following phase of the estrus cycle, the female receives the male gamete?

  1. Proestrus

  2. Estrus

  3. Metestrus

  4. All of the above

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

The reproductive cycle of the non primate females is called estrous cycle. For example, in rats, horse etc. It can be divided into four phases proestrus, estrus, metestrus and diestrus. Proestrus stage is the building up phase. The ovarian follicle becomes large and secretes estrogen which is necessary for the preparation of estrus and pregnancy. Estrus is the phase when ovulation takes place. It is also known as the period of heat and female is sexually receptive ( can receive the male gamete). Metestrus is the phase where corpus luteum forms under the influence of decreased estrogen and increased progesterone level. Diestrus is the phase where corpus luteum becomes functional and the progesterone level increases. So, the correct option is B.

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Which of the following is considered as resting phase according to the sexual point of view?

  1. Metestrus

  2. Proestrus

  3. Anestrus

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
  • The first phase (proestrus) of the estrous cycle is the building-up phase. During this phase the ovarian follicle (under the influence of FSH and LH) enlarges and begins to secrete estrogens.
  • The end of sexual receptivity marks the beginning of metestrus, the post-ovulatory phase dominated by corpus luteum function. 
  • Anestrus is a state or interval of sexual inactivity between periods of activity in periodically breeding mammals.
  • So, the correct option is 'Anestrus'.
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Estrus frequency of a goat is 

  1. 18 days

  2. 13 days

  3. 17 days

  4. 21 days

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

Estrous cycle is the reproductive cycle seen in non-primates female. It is the time from one heat period (estrous) to another heat period (estrous). This time period can vary from one species to another species. In goat the estrus frequency is of 21 days. So, the correct option is D.

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Monoestrus animals have

  1. One ovulation each month

  2. One egg

  3. One breeding season in a year

  4. One menses each month

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Estrous cycle is a reproductive cycle of females of non-primate vertebrates. The gap between two estrus periods is known as estrous cycle. The females are highly receptive during estrus period. It is an indication of breeding period because one or more periods of estrus may occur during the breeding season of a species. Some animals like dogs are monoestrous as they have only one estrous phase in their breeding cycle. Males can recognize a female in heat by smell of pheromones.
So, the correct answer is option C.
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Estrus cycle is indication of

  1. Breeding period

  2. Estrogen secretion

  3. Pregnancy

  4. Menopause

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

Estrus cycle is the indication of the breeding period because it is a reproductive cycle of females of non-primate vertebrates and it is the period in which the female is highly receptive. One or more periods of estrus may occur during the breeding season of a species. Some animals like dogs are monoestrous as they have only one oestrous phase in their breeding cycle. Males can recognize a female in heat by the smell of pheromones.

So, the correct answer is option A.

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Which of the following cannot be seen during estrus cycle?

  1. Estrogen produces strong sex surge

  2. Menstruation at the end of the estrous cycle

  3. Ovulation takes place during estrus phase

  4. None of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  •  Animals that have estrus cycles resorb the endometrium if conception does not occur during that cycle
  • Animals that have menstrual cycles shed the endometrium through menstruation if conception does not take place.
  • So, the correct option is 'Menstruation at the end of the estrus cycle'.
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Which of the following statement is true?
A) Sexual receptivity occurs all through the menstrual cycle.
B) Estrus prepares the female reproductive tract for copulation.
C) The hypertrophic lining is sloughed off as menstrual flow.

  1. Only A

  2. Both A and B

  3. Both A and C

  4. Both B and C

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

Sexual receptivity is the stage when the female accepts the sperms for fertilization during the process of intercourse. The female becomes sexually receptive during the estrus phase of the menstrual cycle. 

There are two phases in the animals called as the estrus and the non-estrus phase in the reproductive cycle. The estrus is the receptive phase fro the females. This is the period when the female reproductive tract is ready for accepting the sperms for fertilization. 
The uterus is prepared for implantation by proliferation of the cells. This hypertrophic lining is removed and shed during the menstrual flow, if the egg does not gets fertilized. 
Thus, the correct answer is option D. 

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Which of the following statement can be related to metestrus phase of an estrus cycle?

  1. The hypertrophy of glands of uterine mucosa

  2. Corpus luteum develops

  3. In absence of fertilisation the corpus luteum degenerates

  4. All of the above

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • Metestrus phase is characterized by the activity of the corpus luteum, which produces progesterone. 
  • The uterine lining begins to appear and hypertrophy of glands is observed due to increased progesterone.
  • Just like menstrual cycle, absence of fertilisation leads to degeneration of corpus luteum in estrus cycle.
  • So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.
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The estrus frequency of cow is

  1. 18 days

  2. 15 days

  3. 21 days

  4. !7 days

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


  • Estrus cycle is the period of sexual activity in female mammals except for higher mammals, during which they are in heat i.e. ready to mate.
  • Cows can go into heat several times per year.
  • Estrus frequency of cow is 21 days i.e. it goes into heat with a duration of 21 days.
  • So, the correct option is '21 days'.

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Proestrus bleeding in dogs is caused due to 

  1. Increase of the estradiol-17 hormone

  2. Inflammatory response of WBC

  3. Ovulation

  4. All of the above

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

The reproductive cycle of the non primate females is called estrous cycle. It can be divided into four phases: proestrus, estrus, metestrus and diestrus. Proestrus stage is the building up phase. There is bleeding found in dogs during the proestrus phase. There is increase in the level of estradiol-17 hormone. This results in the movement or diapedesis of the red blood cells in the blood vessels which causes bleeding. 

Thus, the correct answer is option A. 

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A difference between estrous and menstrual cycles is that

  1. Non-mammalian vertebrates have estrous cycles, whereas mammals have menstrual cycles

  2. The endometrial lining is shed in menstrual cycles but reabsorbed in estrous cycles

  3. Estrous cycles occur more frequently than menstrual cycles do

  4. Ovulation occurs before the endometrium thickens in estrous cycles

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

Menstrual cycle occurs in primates (monkeys, apes and human beings). This cycle consists of the menstrual phase, the proliferative phase and the secretory phase and the broken endometrium is passed out during menstruation. The oestrous cycle occurs in non-primates such as cows, dogs, etc. It consists of a short period of estrus or heat followed by anoestrus or passive period. The broken endometrium is reabsorbed during the oestrous cycle.

So the correct option is 'the endometrial lining is shed in menstrual cycles but reabsorbed in the oestrous cycle'.

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The limited period of sexual receptivity that occur around the time of ovulation in all female mammals, except human, is called

  1. Oogenesis

  2. Menstruation

  3. Estrus

  4. Puberty

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

Estrus is the period in the sexual cycle of female mammals, except humans during which they are in heat, i.e ready to mate. Prior to ovulation, the endometrium (uterine lining) thickens, in preparation for holding the fertilized ova. As the proliferation of uterine tissue reaches its peak, receptivity is the highest which is called the oestrous period. The period of sexual receptivity is primarily initiated by the elevation in estrogens from mature follicles just prior to ovulation. The basic pattern of the oestrous cycle is the same in all domestic animals, but some specific differences are found in specific parts of the cycle. 

So the correct option is 'estrus'.

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State whether the following statements are true or false .
Endometrium is highly vascular and rich in glands.

  1. True

  2. False

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
In the uterus, simple tubular glands reach from the endometrial surface through to the base of the stroma, which also carries a rich blood supply provided by the spiral arteries
So, the correct answer is 'True'