EXERCISE - I

Animal Reproduction (2022)

Multiple Choice Questions (M.C.Q) [1-50] :

1. The cleavage divisions in humans is:

A. holoblastic, equal and indeterminate

B. holoblastic, unequal and indeterminate
C. holoblastic, equal and determinate
D. holoblastic, unequal and determinate

2. The testes are situated outside the abdominal cavity within a pouch called scrotum. This is
necessary as:

A. The scrotum can contain lengthy ducts for the transfer of sperms
B. Scrotum helps in maintaining the low temperature of the testes necessary for spermatogenesis
C. Scrotum reduces the pressure around testes necessary for spermatogenesis
D. Scrotum can store huge amounts of sperms

3. Leydig cells:

A. Are present in seminiferous tubules and secrete androgens

B. Are present in seminiferous tubules and help in maturation of sperms
C. Are present in interstitial space and secrete androgens
D. Are present in interstitial space and help in maturation of sperms

4. During oogenesis in mammals, the second meiotic division occurs

A. Before fertilization
B. After implantation
C. Before ovulation
D. After fertilization
5. Which ONE of the following statements is TRUE with respect to the human ovary?
1. Estrogen is secreted by Graafian follicles and progesterone by corpus luteum
2. Estrogen is secreted by corpus luteum and progesterone by Graafian follicles
3. Both estrogen and progesterone are secreted by Graafian follicles
 4. Both estrogen and progesterone are secreted by corpus luteum

6. Seminal plasma is rich in:

1. Sucrose, calcium and certain enzymes

2. Glucose, sodium and certain enzymes
3. Fructose, calcium and certain enzymes
4. Fructose, sodium and certain enzymes

7. Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The release of sperms into the seminiferous tubules is called spermiation.
Statement II: Spermiogenesis is the process of formation of sperms form spermatogonia.

In the light of the above statements, Choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below :
(1) Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
(2) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(3) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(4) Statement I is Correct But Statement II is incorrect

8. Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans?

1. Release of Oxytocin
2. Release of Prolactin
3. Increase in estrogen and progesterone ratio
4. Synthesis of prostaglandins

9. Ultrasound of how much frequency is beamed into the human body for sonography ?

1.30-45 MHz
2.15-30 MHz
3.1-15 MHz
4. 45-70 MHz

10. Acrosome reaction in sperm is triggered by -

(1) capacitation
(2) release of lysine
(3) influx of Ca++
(4) release of fertilizin

11. Which one of the following statements with regard to embryonic development in humans is
correct?

1. Cleavage divisions bring about considerable increase in the mass of protoplasm.

2. In the second cleavage division, one of the two blastomeres usually divides a little sooner than the
second.
3. With more cleavage divisions, the resultant blastomeres become larger and larger.
4. Cleavage division results in a hollow ball of cells called morula .

12. Identify the correct statement on 'inhibin' :

1. Is produced by granulosa cells in the ovary and inhibits the secretion of FSH
2. Is produced by granulosa cells in the ovary and inhibits the secretion of LH
3. Is produced by nurse cells in testes and inhibits the secretion of LH
4. Inhibits the secretion of LH, FSH and prolactin

13. Given below is a diagrammatic sketch of a portion of human male reproductive system.Select
the correct set of names of the parts labeled A,B,C,D respectively-

(a) Ureter, Prostate, Seminal vesicle, Bulbourethral gland

(b) Vas deferens, Seminal vesicle ,Prostate, Bulbourethral gland
(c) Vas deferens, Seminal vesicle, trial gland ,Bulboure Prostate
(d) Ureter , Seminal vesicle , Prostate, Bulbourethral gland
Choose the correct option -
 1. (a)
2. (c)
3. (d)
4. (b)

14. Match the following columns and select the correct option :

Column - I Column - II

(a) Ovary (i) Human chorionic Gonadotropin

(b) Placenta (ii) Estrogen & Progesterone
(c) Corpus luteum (iii) Androgens
(d) Leydig cells (iv) Progesterone only

Choose the correct option-

1. (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
2. (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
3. (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
4. (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

15 . Menstrual flow occurs due to lack of -

1. FSH
2. Oxytocin
3. Vasopressin
4. Progesterone

16. Which set is similar: -

 1. Corpus luteum — Graafian follicles
2. Sebum-sweat
3. Bundle of his — Pacemaker
4. Vita B7 - Niacin

17. After ovulation, follicles convert into :

1. Corpus luteum
2. Corpus albicans
3. Corpus cavernosa
4. Corpus callosum

18. The correct sequence of the various phases of a typical menstrual cycle is:
(1) Menstrual —--> Follicular —---> secretory —--->Ovulatory
(2) Menstrual —--> Follicular —--> Ovulatory —--> secretory
(3) Ovulatory —--> Follicular —--> secretory —--> Menstrual
(4) Menstrual —--> secretory —--> Follicular —--> Ovulatory

19. During pregnancy the levels of thyroxine:

1. Increase several folds in maternal blood
2. Increases several folds in fetal blood
3. Decreases several folds in maternal blood
4. Decreases several folds in fetal blood

20. The milk produced during the initial few days of lactation, called colostrum, is essential for the
new born as colostrums contains:
1. Large amount of glucose
2. Anti-infective antibodies
3. Fats
4. Various hormones
21. Sperm have several components; the function of the acrosome is to:
1. Produce base to neutralize the acidic environment of the female reproductive system
2. Propel the sperm as they swim through the fluid of the female reproductive tract
3. Release an enzyme that breaks down the membrane of the ovum
4. Metabolize the sugars provided by the semen for energy

22. Which event is incorrectly matched with the time of its occurrence [with respect to a 28 days
menstrual cycle ?
1. Beginning of the menstrual flow - Day 1
2. Ovulation - Day 14
3. Beginning of the proliferative phase - Day 5
4. Peak secretion of estrogen - Day 22

23.The primary oocyte completes its first meiotic division within the:
1. Primary follicle
2. Secondary follicle
3. Tertiary follicle
4. Graafian follicle

24. Which of the following does not have 46 chromosomes?

(1) Spermatogonia
(2) Primary Spermatocyte
(3) Spermatozoa
(4) Sertoli cells
25.The level of which hormone gets increased first and stimulates spermatogenesis at puberty?
(1) GnRH
(2) Testosterone
(3) Androgen
(4) LG

26. ___________is an organelle that helps the sperm to penetrate the ovum.

1) Acrosome

2) Zona pellucida

3) Megalis

4) None of the above

27. The _________ is a temporary organ that connects a mammalian mother to its fetus.

1) Placenta

2) Chorion

3) Endometrium

4) None of the above

28. The membranous cover of the ovum at ovulation is

1) corona radiata

2) zona radiata

3) zona pellucida

4) Chorion

29. In humans, the development of fertilized egg takes place in the

 (1) ovary

(2) oviduct

(3) testis

(4) uterus

30. Sets of reproductive terms are given below. Choose the set that has an incorrect combination.
(1) Sperm, testis, sperm duct, penis
(2) Menstruation, egg, oviduct, uterus
(3) Sperm, oviduct, egg, uterus
(4) Ovulation, egg, oviduct, uterus

31. Which Artificial Reproductive Technique can help a lady conceive a child if both her fallopian
tubes are blocked?
1. SUZI
2. IVF
3. ZIFT
4. GIFT

32.Which of the following is not a copper-releasing IUD?

1. LNG 20
2. CuT
3. Lippes Loop
4. 1 and 4
33.What is the expansion for MTP?
1. Medical Termination of Parturition
2. Mechanical Transfer of Pollen
3. Medical Termination of Pregnancy
4. Maternally Transmitted Pathogens

34.The function of Copper-T is

 1. Stop gastrulation
2. Stop cleavage
3. Check mutation
4. Stop fertilization

35. Which part of the female reproductive system remains blocked after tubectomy?
1. Fallopian tube
2. Cervix
3. Uterine cavity
4. None
36. In the IVF technique zygote or early embryo is transferred into
1. Cervical canal
2. Uterus
3. Fallopian tube
4. Vagina

37.Test tube baby implies which of the following techniques?

1. IUI
2. ICSI
3. GIFT
4. ZIFT
38. Which technique is used to detect AIDS?
1. Northern blot and ELISA
2. Immunoblot and ELISA
3. Western blot and ELISA
4. Southern blot and ELISA

39. Which of the following is an abortion pill?

1. DMPA
2. RU486
3. NET-EN
4. Nonoxynol-9
40. Natural methods for contraception work on the principle of:
1. Preventing fertilization
2. Preventing implantation
3. Preventing ovulation
4. Preventing embryo development

41. The ideal contraceptive for females who want to delay pregnancy and/or space children is:
1. Barrier contraceptive
2. Periodic abstinence
3. IUD
4. Hormonal pills

42. Emergency contraceptive methods must be employed within:

1. 72 hours of ovulation
2. 72 hours of onset of menstrual flow
3. 72 hours of unprotected coitus
4. 72 hours of cessation of menstrual flow

43. The drug RU-486 is taken after sexual intercourse. It blocks implantation, and in this sense it
prevents pregnancy.
1. like spermicidal foam
2. in a manner similar to tubal ligation
3. like the familiar birth control pill used for the last 30 years
4. by blocking progesterone receptors in the uterus, thus preventing progesterone from maintaining
pregnancy

44. Vasectomies:
1. Inhibit testosterone production
2. Prevent sperm from entering the semen
3. Inhibit sperm production
4. Interfere with male potency

45.Colostrum has
(1) Only one antibody
(2) Several antibodies
(3) Two antibodies
(4) Four antibodies

46. Lactation starts at

(1) At the end of pregnancy
(2) At the end of first trimester
(3) During pregnancy
(4) Before parturition

47. Seminal plasma is rich in:

1. Sucrose, calcium and certain enzymes
2. Glucose, sodium and certain enzymes
3. Fructose, calcium and certain enzymes
4. Fructose, sodium and certain enzymes

48. Which of these structures contributes the greatest percentage to semen ?

1. Bulbourethral glands
2. Prostate
3. Seminal vesicles
 4. Testes
49. The fluid which is rich in calcium fibrinolysin and acid phosphatase and contributes about
30% of the total volume of semen, is released by
(1) Cowper's glands
(2) prostate gland
(3) seminal vesicles
(4) epididymis

50. Fructose is contributed to the semen by the secretions of:

1. Seminal vesicles
2. Prostate
3. Bulbourethral glands
4. Testes

Multi Select Questions: (51-55)

51. The surgical method/s for preventing pregnancy is /are -

1. Vasectomy
2. Tubectomy
3. Mastectomy
4. Oviductomy

52. Choose the correct option/s for STI/VD-

1. AIDS
2. Hepatitis–B
3. HIV
 4. SARS-COV 2

53.Which hormone or hormones are at a peak level in the middle of the menstrual cycle (about
14th day) ?

1. LH
2. FSH
3. GnRH
4. ADH

54. Which hormone or hormones are produced by placenta mentioned below -

1. hCG
2. hPL
3. Estrogen
4. GnRH

55. Which is/are the part of ovum?

1. Zona pellucida
2. Corona Radiata
3. Acrosome
4. Neck

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 ANSWER KEY

1.2 11.4 21.3 31.2 41.3 51.1,2

2.2 12.1 22.4 32.4 42.3 52.1,2,3

3.3 13.2 23.3 33.3 43.4 53.1,2

4.1 14.4 24.3 34.4 44.2 54.1,2,3

5.1 15.4 25.1 35.1 45.2 55.1,2

6.3 16.1 26.1 36.3 46.1

7.4 17.1 27.1 37.4 47.3

8.2 18.2 28.1 38.3 48.3

9.3 19.1 29.4 39.2 49.2

102B 20.2 30.3 40.1 50.1