Biology
Human Reproductive System
786 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
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Vasa efferentia
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Epididymis
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Fallopian tube
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Vagina
C
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Explanation
The Fallopian tube (also called oviduct) transports the egg from the ovary to the uterus. Fertilization typically occurs in the Fallopian tube. Vasa efferentia and epididymis are male reproductive structures, while the vagina is the birth canal leading to the external environment.
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Uterus
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Fallopian tube
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Ovaries
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Vagina
B
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Explanation
Fertilization in humans typically occurs in the Fallopian tube (oviduct), where the sperm meets and fuses with the egg after ovulation. The uterus is where implantation and development occur, ovaries produce eggs, and the vagina is the birth canal.
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zygote
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gametes
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embryo
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ovaries
B
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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.
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ovary
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seminal vesicle
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uterus
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fallopian tube
D
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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.
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zygote
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gametes
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embryo
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foetus
A
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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.
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Testes
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Vas deferens
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Seminal vesicles
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Scrotum
C
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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.
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Vagina
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Vas deferens
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Seminal vesicle
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Epididymis
A
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Explanation
The vagina is part of the female reproductive system and serves as the birth canal. Vas deferens, seminal vesicle, and epididymis are all components of the male reproductive system involved in sperm transport, storage, and seminal fluid production.
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produce the male sex hormones
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provide proper nourishment for testes development
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provide a temperature 2 to 3oC lower than the body temperature.
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provide a temperature 2 to 3oC higher than the body temperature.
C
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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.
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Urinary bladder
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Urethra
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Ureter
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Uterus
B
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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.
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Fallopian tube
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Vagina
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Urethra
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Uterus
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It cannot be transferred.
D
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Explanation
If by IVF, a zygote formed in simulated conditions in a lab is of more than 8 blastomeres, then it will be transferred into the uterus of a female.
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Testes
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Vas deference
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Urethra
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Ureterus
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Epididymis
D
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Explanation
Uterus is a female reproductive organ where development of embryo takes place.
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The sperms are extremely small cells.
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A sperm has a head, a middle piece and a tail.
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A sperm is a single cell with components like nucleus, cytoplasm and cell membrane.
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The sperm cell has very little cytoplasm.
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The sperm has a thin layer of jelly called 'jelly coat'.
E
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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'.
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Rabbits
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Sparrows
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Crocodiles
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Frogs
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Silk moths
D
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Explanation
This is the correct option. In frogs, external fertilisation takes place.
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Scrotal sac
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Epididymis
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Testes
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Seminal vesicles
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Urethra
C
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Explanation
This is the correct option as testes make the sperms.