The primary oocyte divides to produce:
| 1. | A large diploid secondary oocyte and a small haploid first polar body |
| 2. | A large haploid secondary oocyte and a small haploid first polar body |
| 3. | A large diploid secondary oocyte and a small haploid second polar body |
| 4. | A large haploid secondary oocyte and a small haploid secondary polar body |
What is the advantage of the descent of testes in humans from the lower abdomen to the scrotum?
| 1. | Better thermo-regulation leading to effective spermatogenesis |
| 2. | Ease of transport of the sperms to the urethra |
| 3. | More storage space for sperms |
| 4. | A decrease in the risk of prostatic hypertrophy |
Consider the two statements:
| I: | Presence of HCG in the urine is a reliable indicator of pregnancy in a female. |
| II: | HCG promotes the maintenance of the corpus luteum during the beginning of the pregnancy. |
1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I.
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I.
3. Only I is correct.
4. Both I and II are incorrect.
The most accurate sequence of hormones secreted during a typical menstrual cycle will be:
| 1. | FSH, estrogen, progesterone |
| 2. | Estrogen, FSH, progesterone |
| 3. | FSH, progesterone, estrogen |
| 4. | Progesterone, estrogen, FSH |
During embryonic development, which of the following structures actually differentiates into the embryo?
| 1. | Morula | 2. | Blastocyst |
| 3. | Inner cells mass | 4. | Trophoblast cells |
Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the human placenta?
| 1. | hCG | 2. | hGH |
| 3. | hPL | 4. | Progesterone |
After implantation, finger like projections appear on the trophoblast cells called:
| 1. | Chorionic villi | 2. | Allantois |
| 3. | Decidua | 4. | Sinusoids |
The signals of fetal ejection reflex originate from:
1. Maternal pituitary
2. Maternal hypothalamus
3. Fully developed fetus and placenta
4. Fetal pituitary
The first movements of the fetus and the appearance of hair on the head are usually observed during:
| 1. | 2nd month | 2. | 3rd month |
| 3. | 5th month | 4. | 6th month |
During pregnancy, the levels of thyroxin:
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