Human Reproduction

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
Very Short Answer Type Questions/ MCQ
1- LH surge is responsible for-
a- Ovulation
b- Spermatogenesis
c- Oogenesis
d- Fertilization

2- Spermiogenesis is
a- Transformation of spermatozoa into spermatids
b- Transformation of spermatids into spermatozoa
c- Both are incorrect
d- A is correct while b is incorrect

3- What is the role of polar bodies-

a- Maintain the number of chromosomes in the ootid
b- Prevent polyspermy
c- Release progesterone
d- All of these

4- Despite the presence of So many sperms in the vicinity of an egg cell, only one sperm enters the ovum.
Why?

5- Define spermiogenesis. Where does it occur?

6- Name the cells which produce testosterone. What is the function of this hormone?

7- The Spermatogonia cell has 46 chromosomes in human males. Give the number of chromosomes in (a)
Primary spermatocyte (b) Spermatid

8- How does colostrum provide initial protection against diseases in newborn infants? Give one reason.

9- Name the embryonic stage which gets implanted in the uterine wall of a human female.

10- Name the hormone which causes strong uterine contraction during parturition. Does the parturition signal
originate from the mother or the fetus?

11- Where are sperm stored in males?

Short Answer Type Questions
1- How is a primary oocyte different from a secondary oocyte?

2- Name the muscular and glandular layers of the human uterus. Which one of these layers undergoes cyclic
changes during the menstrual cycle? Name the hormone essential for the maintenance of this layer.

3- State the fate of the Trophoblast of a human blastocyst at the time of implantation and that of the inner
cell mass immediately after implantation.

4- Where are fimbriae present in the human female reproductive system? Give their function.

5- Name the muscular and glandular layers of the human uterus. Which one of these layers undergoes cyclic
changes during the menstrual cycle? Name the hormone essential for the maintenance of this layer.

6- What are the functions of the placenta other than its endocrine function?

7- What is corpus luteum? How does it function as an endocrine gland?

8- Differentiate between Sertoli cells and Leydig cells concerning their location in the organ
and their function.
9- Draw a sectional view of the seminiferous tubules o humans females and label any four parts.
10- What are the various male accessory glands? Give their function.

Long Answer Type Questions

1- Explain the organization of the mammary gland with the help of a diagram.

2- Explain the menstrual cycle in human females by giving a suitable diagram.

3- Explain the changes that take place during maturation of a follicle top Graffian follicle in the ovary.

4- Give a schematic representation of spermatogenesis and oogenesis.

5- Describe the hormonal control of the male reproductive system.