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

Testis are placed in the scrotum so as to

  1. produce the male sex hormones

  2. provide proper nourishment for testis development

  3. provide a temperature 2 to 3oC lower than the body temperature

  4. provide a temperature 2 to 3oC higher than the body temperature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

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Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false?

a. An animal having female sex cells called sperms in its body is called female. b. A sperm is a single cell with very little cytoplasm and nucleus tightly packed in its head. c. An egg has a thin layer of jelly coat that allows only one sperm to enter into it during fertilisation.

  1. Only a

  2. Only a and b

  3. Only b

  4. Only b and c

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

This is the correct option as this statement is false. An animal having female sex cells called eggs in its body is called female.

Multiple choice

Male germ cells are called

  1. ova

  2. testosterone

  3. sperms

  4. hormones
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Female germs cells are called eggs and male germ cells are called sperms.

Multiple choice

What is the main reproductive organ in males?

  1. Scrotum

  2. Urethra

  3. Testis

  4. Sperm
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Testis is the main reproductive organ in males. A pair of testes is placed in a structure called scrotum, which is located outside the abdominal cavity.