Which of the following layers in an antral follicle is acellular?
1. Granulosa
2. Theca interna
3. Stroma
4. Zona pellucida
In human females, meiosis-II is not completed until
1. Puberty
2. fertilization
3. Uterine implantation
4. birth
Which of the following cells during gametogenesis is normally diploid?
1. Primary polar body
2. Spermatid
3. Spermatogonia
4. Secondary polar body
The shared terminal duct of the reproductive and urinary system in the human male is
1. Urethra
2. Ureter
3. Vas deferens
4. Vasa efferentia
The main function of mammalian corpus luteum is to produce
1. estrogen only
2. progesterone
3. human chorionic gonadotropin
4. relaxin only
Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female
1. High level of FSH and LH stimulates the thickening of endometrium
2. High level of FSH and LH facilitate implantation of the embryo
3. High level of HCG stimulates the synthesis of estrogen and progesterone
4. High level of HCG stimulates the thickening of endometrium
Which one of the following is not the function of placenta?
1. facilitates supply of oxygen and nutrients to embryo
2. secretes oestrogen
3. facilitates removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from embryo
4. secretes oxytocin during parturition
Which one of the following statements is false in respect of viability of mammalian
sperm?
1. Sperm is viable for only up to 24 h
2. Survival of sperm depends on the pH of the medium and is more active in alkaline
medium
3. Viability of sperm is determined by its motility
4. Sperms must be concentrated in a thick suspension
In a normal pregnant woman, the amount of total gonadotropin activity was assessed.
The result expected was
1. High level of circulating FSH and LH in the uterus to stimulate implantation of the
embryo
2. High level of circulating HCG to stimulate endometrial thickening
3. High levels of FSH and LH in uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening
4. High level of circulating HCG to stimulate oestrogen and progesterone synthesis
The Leydig cells as found in the human body are the secretory source of
1. progesterone
2. intestinal mucus
3. glucagon
4. androgens