The menstrual flow results due to the breakdown of the glandular layer that lines the uterine cavity. This inner layer is

1. Perimetrium

2. Endometrium

3. Myometrium

4. Germinal epithelium

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In a functional mammary gland, the cells of _________ secrete milk, which is stored in the cavities of alveoli. Choose the option that fills the blank correctly.

1. Alveoli

2. Lactiferous duct

3. Mammary ducts

4. Areola

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At the end of the second meiotic division, the human female germ cells differentiate to form

1. Oogonia

2. First polar body

3. Second polar body

4. Primary oocyte

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Choose the incorrect match

1. Testicular lobules in each testis → 250
2. Number of primary follicles in each ovary at puberty → 6000 to 8000
3. Sperm count in healthy male per ejaculate →  200 to 300 million
4. Mammary lobes in each breast → 15 to 20

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How many of the following statements are true regarding follicle stimulating hormone?

(i) FSH secreted by anterior pituitary cells, is called gonadotropin

(ii) Its target organs are the ovaries and testes

(iii) In the ovaries, it stimulates the secretion of ovarian hormones

(iv) In the testes, it stimulates the production of sperm

1. Only (i), (ii), (iii)

2. Only (ii), (iii), (iv)

3. (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)

4. Only (i), (iii)

Subtopic:  Male Reproductive System | Menstrual Cycle: Pre Ovulatory Phase |
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Column-I

Column-II

(i) Relaxin 

(ii) Prolactin 

(iii) Progesterone 

(iv) LH 

(a) Maternity hormone

(b) Ovulation

(c) Parturition

(d) Pregnancy hormone

1. (i)(a),(ii)(c),(iii)(b),(iv)(d)

2. (i)(c),(ii)(d),(iii)(b),(iv)(a)

3. (i)(c),(ii)(b),(iii)(d),(iv)(a)

4. (i)(c),(ii)(a),(iii)(d),(iv)(b)

Subtopic:  Menstrual Cycle: Luteal Phase | Mammary Gland & Lactation | Introduction to Menstrual Cycle |
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What induces the completion of the meiotic division of the secondary oocyte?

1. Contact of the sperm with the zona pellucida layer of ovum

2. Entry of the sperm into the cytoplasm of the ovum through the zona pellucida and the plasma membrane

3. Fast block to polyspermy

4. Release of sperms by the penis into the vagina of female

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Select the mismatch.

1. Liquor folliculi – Fluid filled in antrum

2. Follicular atresia – Regression of follicles in ovary

3. Granulosa cells – Secrete estrogen

4. Zona pellucida – Glycolipid layer around primary oocyte secreted by granulosa cells only

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After placenta formation in humans, the maternal tissue which is in contact with chorion of foetus is

(1) Uterine epithelium

(2) Maternal connective tissue

(3) Endothelium of maternal capillaries

(4) Maternal blood

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Which of the following is true for luteal phase?

1. FSH stimulates follicular growth

2. LH causes cells of ruptured follicle to form corpus luteum

3. LH surge induces rupture of Graafian follicle

4. Menstrual flow lasts for 3-4 days.

Subtopic:  Menstrual Cycle: Luteal Phase |
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