An organelle covering the head of animal sperm and containing enzymes that digest the egg cell coating, thus permitting the sperm to enter the egg is called as:

1. nebenkern 2. manchette
3. head 4. acrosome

Subtopic:  Spermiogenesis/Sperm Structure/Hormonal Regulation |
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Which endometrial stage corresponds to the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle?

1. proliferative 2. luteal
3. secretory 4. menstruation
Subtopic:  Menstrual Cycle: Pre Ovulatory Phase |
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The thick transparent glycoprotein membrane surrounding a mammalian ovum before implantation is called:

1. oolemma 2. corona radiata
3. zona pellucida 4. cumulus oophorus
Subtopic:  Fertilization |
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The formation of the three embryonic germ layers is called:

1.morulation2.blastulation
3.neurulation4.gastrulation

Subtopic:  Embryonic Development till Gastrulation |
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Chorion in terrestrial vertebrate embryos:

1. prevents desiccation of the embryo
2. helps in the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide with the environment
3. perform excretory functions
4. acts as a shock absorber
Subtopic:  Embryonic Development till Gastrulation | Fetal Development & Parturition |

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The functions of the placenta include:

I: Acts as an excretory organ.
II: Acts as a respiratory organ.
III: Acts as an endocrine organ.
 
1. I and II only 2. I and III only
3. II and III only 4. I, II, and III
Subtopic:  Fetal Development & Parturition |
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During cleavage divisions, successive blastomeres:

1. have a decreasing nuclear/cytoplasmic ratio

2. become smaller and smaller

3. grow larger and larger

4. undergo meiotic divisions.

Subtopic:  Embryonic Development till Gastrulation |

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A maturing ovarian follicle consisting of an oocyte surrounded by two or more layers of tall, supporting granulosa cells but lacking an antrum is:

1. Primordial follicle 2. Primary follicle
3. Secondary follicle 4. Graafian follicle
Subtopic:  oogenesis |
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Identify the correctly matched pair:

1. cryptorchidism: failure of testes to descend into the scrotum
2. semen: largest contributor is prostate
3. puberty: stage of development before the reproductive organs become functional
4. primordial follicle: the first stage of meiosis for oogenesis
Subtopic:  Male Reproductive System |
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Sperm-producing cells have unique antigens yet they are not attacked by the immune cells because of:

1. antigens are recognized as self-antigens.
2. acrosome at the tip.
3. protection by the blood-testis barrier.
4. inhibitors attached on the surface.
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