Female reproductive system and oogenesis — practice questions

Question 1 · difficulty L3 · understanding

$$\text { Match List I with List II related to embryonic development at various months of pregnancy: }$$ $$\text { List I }$$ $$\text { List II }$$ A. The foetus movement starts and hair appears on the head I. 24 weeks of pregnancy B. The foetus develops limbs and digits II. 20 weeks of pregnancy C. The foetus develops external genital organs III. 8 weeks of pregnancy D. The foetus body is covered with fine hair; eyelids separate and eyelashes are formed IV. 12 weeks of pregnancy Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-IV, B-II, C-III, D-I
• B. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• C. A-III, B-II, C-IV, D-I
• D. A-II, B-IV, C-III, D-I

Question 2 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Arrange the following cell layers/structures around the female gamete, from outer to inner side : A. Zona pellucida B. Perivitelline space C. Corona radiata D. Plasma membrane of ovum Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. $D, B, A, C$
• B. $\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{A}, \mathrm{D}, \mathrm{B}$
• C. $\mathrm{C}, \mathrm{A}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{D}$
• D. $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{C}, \mathrm{B}, \mathrm{D}$

Question 3 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Consider the following : A. The reductive division for the human female gametogenesis starts earlier than that of the male gametogenesis. B. The gap between the first meiotic division and the second meiotic division is much shorter for males compared to females. C. The first polar body is associated with the formation of the primary oocyte. D. Luteinizing Hormone (LH) surge leads to disintegration of the endometrium and onset of menstrual bleeding. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. B and D are true
• B. B and C are true
• C. A and B are true
• D. A and C are true

Question 4 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Arrange the following parts in human Mammary gland, traversing the route of milk ejection. A. Mammary duct B. Lactiferous duct C. Mammary alveolus D. Ampulla E. Mammary tubule Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. $$\mathrm{D} \rightarrow \mathrm{C} \rightarrow \mathrm{E} \rightarrow \mathrm{A} \rightarrow \mathrm{B}$$
• B. $$\mathrm{C} \rightarrow \mathrm{E} \rightarrow \mathrm{B} \rightarrow \mathrm{A} \rightarrow \mathrm{D}$$
• C. $$\mathrm{C} \rightarrow \mathrm{E} \rightarrow \mathrm{A} \rightarrow \mathrm{D} \rightarrow \mathrm{B}$$
• D. $$\mathrm{A} \rightarrow \mathrm{C} \rightarrow \mathrm{E} \rightarrow \mathrm{D} \rightarrow \mathrm{B}$$

Question 5 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Match List-I with List-II relating to human female external genitalia. List - I List - II (A) Mons pubis (I) A fleshy fold of tissue surrounding the vaginal opening (B) Clitoris (II) Fatty cushion of cells covered by skin and hair (C) Hymen (III) Tiny finger-like structure above labia minora (D) Labina majora (IV) A thin membrane-like structure covering vaginal opening Choose the correct answer from the option given below :

• A. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• B. A-IV, B-III, C-II, D-I
• C. A-I, B-IV, C-III, D-II
• D. A-II, B-III, C-I, D-IV

Question 6 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Match List-I with List-II: List - I List - II (A) Parturition (I) Several antibodies for new-born babies (B) Placenta (II) Collection of ovum after ovulation (C) Colostrum (III) Foetal ejection reflex (D) Fimbriae (IV) Secretion of the hormone hCG Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

• A. A-III, B-IV, C-I, D-II
• B. A-I, B-IV, C-II, D-III
• C. A-II, B-III, C-IV, D-I
• D. A-III, B-IV, C-II, D-I

Question 7 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Which of the following is not a component of Fallopian tube?

• A. Uterine fundus
• B. Isthmus
• C. Infundibulum
• D. Ampulla

Question 8 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Given below are two statements: Statement I: The presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity. Statement II: The hymen is torn during the first coitus only. In the light of the above above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• B. Both Statement I and Statement II are false
• C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Question 9 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Given below are two statements regarding oogenesis: Statement I :- The primary follicles get surrounded by more layers of granulosa cells, a theca and shows fluid filled cavity antrum. Now it is called secondary follicle. Statement II :- Graffian follicle ruptures to release the secondary oocyte from the ovary by the process called ovulation. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Statement I is correct but Statement II is false.
• B. Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is true
• C. Both Statement I and Statement II are true
• D. Both Statement I and Statement II are false.

Question 10 · difficulty L3 · understanding

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R. Assertion A: Endometrium is necessary for implantation of blastocyst. Reason R: In the absence of fertilization, the corpus luteum degenerates that causes disintegration of endometrium. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. Both A and R are true but R is NOT the correct explanation of A.
• B. A is true but R is false.
• C. A is false but R is true.
• D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.