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 of the following statements is/are false?

a. Hormones bring changes in a child's body and make him grow into an adult. b. The transitional period of physical and mental development that occurs between childhood and adulthood is called adolescence. c. The period during which girls reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction is called menopause.

  1. Only a

  2. Both a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Both b and c

  5. Only c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this statement is false. The period during which girls reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction is called puberty.

Multiple choice

In puberty, many changes occur in the bodies of both boys and girls. Which of the following is not a characteristic of puberty?

  1. Reproductive system of boys and girls start to function.

  2. Sex hormones begin to be produced.

  3. In this period, rapid physical growth occurs.

  4. Puberty tends to start earlier in boys than in girls.

  5. Puberty is marked by the development of secondary sexual characteristics in boys and girls.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a characteristic of puberty. Puberty tends to start earlier in girls than in boys.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. The first occurrence of periods at puberty is called menarche. b. Menstruation stops permanently when a women reaches the age of about 45 to 50 years. c. The process of ovulation and menstruation in women is called menopause.

  1. Only a

  2. Both a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Both b and c

  5. Only c
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this statement is false. The process of ovulation and menstruation in women is called menstrual cycle.

Multiple choice

Puberty tends to start earlier in girls than in boys. Which of the following is not a change that occurs in girls during puberty?

  1. Feelings and sexual drives associated with adulthood begin to develop.

  2. Rapid increase in height occurs.

  3. Hips of girls broaden.

  4. Ovaries start to produce sperms.

  5. Ovaries, oviducts, uterus and vagina enlarge.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct option as this is not a change that occurs in girls during puberty. Ovaries do not produce sperms. They start to release eggs.

Multiple choice

How is ovary attached to uterus?

  1. By oviducts

  2. By cervix

  3. By ovarian ligament

  4. By ovarian muscle

  5. By uterus ligament

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

Each ovary is attached to uterus by an ovarian ligament. 

Multiple choice

Which of following events occurs after ovulation?

  1. Formation of placenta

  2. Implantation of ovum

  3. Thickening of uterine wall

  4. Formation of umbilical cord

  5. Formation of amniotic sac

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

Thickening of uterine wall occurs after ovulation.