Biology

Human Reproductive System

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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.

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Human Reproductive System Questions

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Which, of the following is correct about mammalian testes?

  1. Graafian follicles, Sertoli cells, Leydig's cells

  2. Graafian follicles, Sertoli tells, Seminiferous tubules

  3. Sertoli celts. Seminiferous tubules, Leydig's cells

  4. Graafian follicle, Leydig's cells, Seminiferous tubule

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

Mammalian testes contain seminiferous tubules (where sperm are produced), Sertoli cells (nourishment), and Leydig cells (testosterone production). Graafian follicles are found in ovaries, not testes.

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If for some reason, the vasa efferentia in the human reproductive system get blocked, the gametes will not be transported from _______.

  1. Testes to Epididymis

  2. Epididymis to Vas deferens

  3. Ovary to Uterus

  4. Vagina to Uterus

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

Vasa efferentia are fine ciliated ductules that arise from the seminiferous tubules of testis (where sperms are formed) and open into epididymis which is a mass of long narrow closely coiled tubule lying along the inner side of testis. Epididymis stores the sperms. Thus, if vasa efferentia get blocked, sperms will not be transposed from testes to epididymis.

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Which of the following organs releases sperm?

  1. Vas deferens

  2. Testes

  3. Scrotum

  4. Urethra

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

Testes are the pair of oval organs, about the size of large olives that lie in the scrotum. The testes are responsible for making testosterone which is the primary male sex hormone, and for generating sperm. 

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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Primary sex organ of a human male is 

  1. Testes

  2. Vas deferens

  3. Seminal vesicle

  4. Penis

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

The primary reproductive organ of human male is testes, it produces male hormones  testosterone and sperm.

The male reproductive organ includes external penis,scrotum and genitals, where as the internal organ includes vas differentia, prostate gland , urethra and seminal vesicles.
The pair of testes are also known as male gonads. Epididymis is the cap formed by 20 foot long coils presesnt  on each testes. Vas deferens is a thick walled tube which helps in the transport of sperms to epididymes to the prostate gland.
So, the correct option is 'Testes'.

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Sperms are stored in the

  1. Testis

  2. Prostate gland

  3. Epididymis

  4. Seminal vesicle

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

In mammals, sperm cells are produced in the seminiferous tubules of each testis. These sperm cells leave the testes and pass into a larger coiled tube known as the epididymis. The sperm cells attain maturity in the epididymis. The sperm cells are stored in this structure till they are ejaculated. During ejaculation, the sperms pass from the epididymis into the vas deferens and are ejaculated with the semen through the penis.

Thus, the correct answer is option C. 

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"Testis are extraabdominal in position". Which of the following is most appropriate reason?

  1. Narrow pelvis in male

  2. Special protection for testis

  3. Prostate gland and seminal vesicles occupy maximum space

  4. $2.0 - 2.5^o C$ lower than the normal body temperature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In males, testis are located in the scrotal sac and are extra abdominal in position. The temperature in the scrotum is 2$^o$ to 3$^o$ C less than the normal body temperature. This temperature is conducive for maturation of sperms. Thus the correct answer is option D.

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A protective layer around testes is

  1. Tunica adventitia

  2. Tunica vasculosa

  3. Tunica media

  4. Tunica albuginea

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

Testes is the primary sex organ in human males. The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called scortum. In adults, each testis is oval in shape, with a length of about 4 to 5 cm and width of about 2 to 3 cm. The testis is covered by a dense covering. They are enclosed in an outer tough capsule of collagenous connective tissue, the tunica albuginea. It is a protective layer.

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Sperms develop in.

  1. Vas deferens

  2. Seminiferous tubules

  3. Prostate gland

  4. Interstitial cells

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

Spermatogenesis is the process by which the formation of sperm which is the male gamete takes place and it is carried out in the tiny tubes like structure in seminiferous tubules of testes.

So the correct option is 'Seminiferous tubules'.

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"Testes are extra-abdominal in position." Which of the following is the most appropriate reason.

  1. Narrow pelvis in males

  2. Special protection for testes

  3. Prostate gland and seminal vesicles occupy maximum space

  4. $2.0-2.5^o$C lower than the normal body temperature
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Testes are extra-abdominal in position. The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called scrotum. The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes ($2 – 2.5^o$ C lower than the normal internal body temperature), which is necessary for spermatogenesis. The slightly cooler temperature of the scrotum is necessary for the development of normal sperm. So, the testes start their development in the abdominal cavity. But during the 7th month of the foetal life, they descend into the scrotal sacs in presence of testosterone hormone.

So, only statement D is the most appropriate reason.

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Where is epididymis situated?

  1. External surface of the testis

  2. Above the testis

  3. Below the testis

  4. Internal surface of the testis

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
The epididymis is a narrow tube that is tightly coiled and connects the posterior end of the testis to the deferent duct. It basically transports sperms between from the testis to the deferent duct.

So, the correct answer is 'External surface of the testis'.
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"Testis are extra-abdominal in position". Which of the following is most appropriate reason?

  1. Narrow pelvis in male

  2. Special protection for testis

  3. Prostate gland and seminal vesicles occupy maximum space

  4. $2.0-2.5^o$C lower than the normal body temperature.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

To ensure the survival and growth of the sperms, testes have been placed outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called scrotum so as to ensure the optimal temperature. The scrotum helps maintain the low temperature (by about 2-2.5 degrees than the normal body temperature) required for spermatogenesis. So, the correct option is '2.0−2.5o C lower than the normal body temperature'.

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In the case of a premature delivery ($8^{th}$-month) of a male baby the testes are situated in

  1. Scrotal Sac

  2. Abdominal cavity

  3. Descending pathway

  4. Come into scrotal sac but not attached properly

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
  • In the case of premature delivery, $8^{th}$-month) of a male baby the testis are situated in because of testes descent into the scrotum outside the body just before birth.
  • The testis is placed outside the body in scrotum because The scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes (2–2.5°C lower than the normal internal body temperature) necessary for spermatogenesis. 
  • So, the correct answer is "Abdominal birth'.
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Which of the following is incorrectly paired with its function ?

  1. Seminiferous tubules - add fluid containing mucus, fructose, and prostaglandins to semen

  2. Scrotum - encases testes and suspends them below abdominal cavity

  3. Epididymis - stores sperm

  4. Prostate gland - adds alkaline secretion to semen

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

  • Seminiferous tubules are present within the male testes. At seminiferous tubules, germination, maturation, and transportation of the sperm cells takes place. 
  • They are made up of columnar Sertoli cells. The scrotum is a sac of skin that encases the testes and suspends them below the abdominal cavity. It provides a slightly cooler temperature than the body temperature.
  •  Epididymis connects testicles to vas deference. It transports and stores sperm cells produced by testes. 
  • The prostate gland is present between the bladder and the penis. It secretes alkaline secretion to semen which protects and nourishes the sperm.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Seminiferous tubules - add fluid containing mucus, fructose, and prostaglandins to semen.'

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The testes in humans are situated outside the abdominal cavity inside a pouch called scrotum. The purpose served is for?

  1. Escaping any possible compression by the visceral organs

  2. Providing more space for the growth of epididymis

  3. Providing a secondary sexual feature for exhibiting the male sex

  4. Maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
  • The sperms develop at a lower temperature than the internal body temperature which is 37 degree Celsius.
  • To maintain a lower temperature during spermatogenesis the testis descends in the scrotal sac outside of the abdominal cavity.
  • So, the correct option is 'Maintaining the scrotal temperature lower than the internal body temperature'.
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Find the incorrect statement w.r.t. male reproductive system.

  1. Each seminiferous tubule is lined on its inside by two types of cells called Male germ cells and Sertoli cells

  2. The urethra originated directly from the seminal vesicle and extends through the penis to its external opening called urethra meatus

  3. Leydig cells synthesize and secrete testicular hormones are called androgens

  4. Secretion of seminal vesicle is rich in fructose

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

The male testes are divided into compartments by the septa. Each testicular lobule contains s 1-3 highly coiled seminiferous tubules, blood vessels, and connective tissues. Each seminiferous tubules is line by germinal epithelium, the seminiferous tubule is the site of spermatogenesis. Sertoli or nurse cells are present that help in the nursing of the spermatozoa and their maturation. The sperms are then known as the male gametes.


So, the correct option is 'Each seminiferous tubule is lined on its inside by two types of cells called Male germ cells and Sertoli cells'