In spite of an adequate number of sperms present in the semen of a healthy male, he may be infertile because:
I: Only 90% of the sperms are morphologically normal.
II: Only 30% of the sperms show vigorous motility
 
1. Only I 2. Only II
3. Both I and II 4. Neither I nor II
Subtopic:  Seminiferous Tubules & Spermatogenesis | Spermiogenesis/Sperm Structure/Hormonal Regulation |
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Which of the following statements are true for spermatogenesis but do not hold true for Oogenesis?
(a) It results in the formation of haploid gametes.
(b) Differentiation of gamete occurs after the completion of meiosis.
(c) Meiosis occurs continuously in a mitotically dividing stem cell population. 
(d) It is controlled by the Luteinising hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) secreted by the anterior pituitary.
(e) It is initiated at puberty.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:
1. (b), (c), and (e) only 2. (c) and (e) only
3. (b) and (c) only 4. (b), (d) and (e) only
Subtopic:  Seminiferous Tubules & Spermatogenesis | oogenesis |
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How many of the given statements are true?
A: Spermatogonia have 46 chromosomes and always undergo meiotic cell division
B: Primary spermatocytes divide by mitotic cell division
C: Secondary spermatocytes have 23 chromosomes and undergo second meiotic division
D: Spermatozoa are transformed into spermatids
 
1. 1 2. 2
3. 3 4. 4
Subtopic:  Seminiferous Tubules & Spermatogenesis | Spermiogenesis/Sperm Structure/Hormonal Regulation |
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Consider the given two statements:
Statement I: Secretions of epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle and prostate are essential for maturation and motility of sperms.
Statement II: The functions of male sex accessory ducts and glands are maintained by the gonadotropins.
1. Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct
2. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct
3. Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect
4. Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect
Subtopic:  Seminiferous Tubules & Spermatogenesis | Spermiogenesis/Sperm Structure/Hormonal Regulation | Male Reproductive Duct System |
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A): Testes in males and ovaries in females are the primary sex organs.
Reason (R): The primary sex organs are those that are located within the pelvic cavity and the secondary sex organs are the external genitalia.
 
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) does not correctly explain (A).
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
Subtopic:  Introduction | Seminiferous Tubules & Spermatogenesis | Spermiogenesis/Sperm Structure/Hormonal Regulation | Female Reproductive System-1 | Female Reproductive System-2 |
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