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

Which of the following is a sign of puberty in girls?

  1. Increased shoulder width

  2. Enlargement of testicles

  3. Nightime ejaculations

  4. Adrenarche

  5. Growth of the penis
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The adrenal glands produce hormones that cause increased armpit sweating, body odour, acne, and armpit and pubic hair. This process is called adrenarche and is a sign of puberty in both boys and girls.

Multiple choice

Which of the following phases is the shortest in women menstrual cycle?

  1. Follicular phase

  2. Ovulatory phase

  3. Secretory phase

  4. Menstrual phase

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

Ovulatory phase is the shortest phase in women menstrual cycle when mature egg is discharged from ovarian follicles into oviduct. It begins on day 12 of the cycle and lasts for 2 days.

Multiple choice

'Tuhr' means:

  1. Period of iddat

  2. Period of menstruation

  3. Period between menstruations

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Tuhr' is an Islamic law term referring to the period of purity or cleanliness between menstrual cycles, which is the period of menstruation itself in this context. This concept is important in Muslim Personal Law for determining when a woman is eligible for prayer, fasting, and marital relations. Iddat is the waiting period after divorce or death of husband.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is not a contraceptive method?

  1. Using copper T

  2. Blocking the fallopian tube

  3. Blocking the vas deferens

  4. Removal of uterus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Birth control pills, use of mechanical barriers and blocking of fallopian tubes or vas deferens are contraceptive methods.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

  1. The lining of the uterus is called the myometrium.

  2. The inner folds of the vagina are known as the labia majora.

  3. The fertilisation occurs in the uterus.

  4. All of the above

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The myometrium is the middle layer of the uterus.

Multiple choice

Consider the following statements: (a) Menarchy is the onset of menstrual cycle in young females at about the age of 13 years. (b) Spermatogonial cells are non-gametic cells in the seminiferous tubules which provide nourishment to the developing sperms. (c) Removal of testes in males and ovaries in female is known as castration. Which of the above statements is / are correct?

  1. Only (a) and (b)

  2. Only (a) and (c)

  3. Only (b) and (c)

  4. All of the above

  5. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Statement (a) is correct. Menarchy is the onset of menstrual cycle in young females at about the age of 13 years. Statement (b) is incorrect. Sertoli cells, not spermatogonial cells, are non-gametic cells in the seminiferous tubules, which provide nourishment to the developing sperms. Statement (c) is correct. Removal of testes in males and ovaries in female is known as castration.