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
  1. zygote

  2. gametes

  3. embryo

  4. ovaries

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

Gametes are the specialized reproductive cells (sperm and egg) that fuse during fertilization. Zygote is the result of fertilization, embryo develops from the zygote, and ovaries produce gametes but are not gametes themselves.

Multiple choice
  1. ovary

  2. seminal vesicle

  3. uterus

  4. fallopian tube

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

Tubal ligation involves cutting or tying the fallopian tubes to prevent eggs from reaching the uterus and meeting sperm. The ovary produces eggs, seminal vesicle supplies semen fluid in males, and uterus is where implantation occurs - blocking these would not prevent fertilization.

Multiple choice
  1. zygote

  2. gametes

  3. embryo

  4. foetus

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

When sperm fertilizes an egg, they fuse to form a zygote - a single diploid cell. The zygote then undergoes cell division to develop into an embryo and eventually a fetus. Gametes are the reproductive cells themselves, not the product of their fusion.

Multiple choice
  1. Testes

  2. Vas deferens

  3. Seminal vesicles

  4. Scrotum

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

Seminal vesicles produce seminal fluid, which makes up about 60-70% of semen volume. This fluid provides nourishment for sperm and lubricates the urethra and reproductive ducts. The testes produce sperm, vas deferens transports sperm, and scrotum protects testes.

Multiple choice
  1. produce the male sex hormones

  2. provide proper nourishment for testes 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

Sperm production (spermatogenesis) requires a temperature 2-3°C lower than normal body temperature (37°C). The scrotum's external location maintains this cooler temperature, which is optimal for sperm development and viability. Higher temperatures can impair sperm production.

Multiple choice
  1. Urinary bladder

  2. Urethra

  3. Ureter

  4. Uterus

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

The urethra serves as a common duct for both the urinary and reproductive systems in males. It carries urine from the bladder to outside the body and also transports semen during ejaculation. The ureter only carries urine from kidneys to bladder, while bladder stores urine and uterus is female reproductive organ.

Multiple choice
  1. The sperms are extremely small cells.

  2. A sperm has a head, a middle piece and a tail.

  3. A sperm is a single cell with components like nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane.

  4. The sperm cell has very little cytoplasm.

  5. The sperm has a thin layer of jelly called 'jelly coat'.

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

This is the correct option as this is not a property of a sperm. It is in fact the ovum that has a thin layer of jelly called 'jelly coat'.