Biology

Human Reproductive System

751 Questions

The human reproductive system covers the anatomy of reproductive organs, gamete production, fertilization processes, and reproductive technologies. This is a highly scoring area in biology sections of competitive exams. Use these questions to practice key concepts.

Fertilization processGamete productionReproductive organ functionsAssisted reproductive technology

Human Reproductive System Questions

Multiple choice

Where do the sperms mature in human males?

  1. Epididymis

  2. Ductus deferens

  3. Seminal vesicles

  4. Ejaculatory duct

  5. Testes
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The length of the epididymis delays the release of the sperm and allows them to mature.

Multiple choice

Where is discus proligerus present?

  1. In the mass of follicular cells, around sperm

  2. In the mass of follicular cells, around ovum

  3. In the mass of yellow cells of ovarian cortex

  4. In the white body of ovarian cortex

  5. None of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Discus proligerous is also known as cumulus oophorus or follicular granulosa. It surrounds ovarian follicle which carries centrally placed ovum.

Multiple choice

Which egg is found in humans?

  1. Alecithal egg

  2. Microlecithal egg

  3. Mesolecithal egg

  4. Macrolecithal egg

  5. None of the above
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Explanation

It is almost free of yolk.

Multiple choice

Sperms are decapacitated in ____________.

  1. epididymis

  2. vaginal fluid

  3. uterus

  4. both vaginal fluid and uterus

  5. both epididymis and uterus
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sperms are decapacitated in epididymis where they mature.

Multiple choice

What is the full form of the term FTR?

  1. Fallopian Tube Re-canalization

  2. Fertility Termination Reagent

  3. Fallopian Tube Removal

  4. First Treatment of Reproduction

  5. Fallopian Tube Rupture
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Explanation

Interventional radiologists are able to diagnose and treat blockages in the fallopian tubes with a nonsurgical procedure known as Fallopian Tube Recanalization.

Multiple choice

Which of the following statements about human sperm is correct?

  1. Acrosome has a spherical structure used for piercing and penetrating the egg resulting in fertilisation.

  2. Acrosome serves as a sensory structure leading the sperm towards the ovum.

  3. The sperm lysin in the acrosome dissolves the egg envelope facilitating fertilisation.

  4. Acrosome serves no particular function.

  5. Acrosome nourishes the egg in the uterus.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Acrosome possesses an enzyme called lysin, which dissolves the egg envelope and facilitates fertilisation.

Multiple choice

What are fraternal twins?

  1. Two offsprings that have developed in the uterus at the same time but are the result of independent fertilisation of two ova.

  2. Two offsprings that develop in the uterus from a single fertilised ovary.

  3. Two offsprings that develop in the fallopian tubes till three months and then implanted in the uterus.

  4. Sexually undeveloped twins that are the result of fertilisation of two ova with a single sperm.

  5. Two offsprings that are joined together in a small area.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Fraternal twins develop in the uterus at the same time but are the result of independent fertilisation of two ova.

Multiple choice

Which of the following correctly defines vitellogenesis?

  1. Cyclic changes in female reproductive system

  2. Formation of young ones through fertilisation

  3. Synthesis of yolk in the primary oocyte

  4. Formation of young ones from reproductive units

  5. Formation of male and female gametes
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vitellogenesis is defined as the synthesis of yolk in the primary oocyte.