Which one of the following is not the function of the placenta?
1. | It facilitates the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the embryo |
2. | It secretes oestrogen |
3. | It facilitates the removal of carbon dioxide and waste material from the embryo |
4. | It secretes oxytocin during parturition |
In a normal pregnant woman, total gonadotropin activity was assessed. The expected result 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 the uterus to stimulate endometrial thickening |
4. | High level of circulating HCG to stimulate oestrogen and progesterone synthesis |
Which one of the following statements about morula in humans is correct?
1. | It has an almost equal quantity of cytoplasm as an uncleaved zygote but much more DNA |
2. | It has far less cytoplasm as well as less DNA than in an uncleaved zygote |
3. | It has a more or less equal quantity of cytoplasm and DNA as in an uncleaved zygote |
4. | It has more cytoplasm and more DNA than an uncleaved zygote |
Which one of the following is the most likely reason for the regular menstruation cycle not occurring in females?
1. | Fertilisation of the ovum |
2. | Maintenance of the hypertrophical endometrial lining |
3. | Maintenance of a high concentration of sex hormones in the bloodstream |
4. | Retention of well-developed corpus luteum |
Column I | Column II | |
1. | Ovulation | LH and FSH attain peak levels and sharp fall in the secretion of progesterone |
2. | Proliferative phase | Rapid regeneration of myometrium and maturation of Graafian follicle |
3. | Development of corpus luteum | Secretory phase and increased secretion of progesterone |
4. | Menstruation | Breakdown of myometrium and ovum not fertilized |
Which one of the following statement is incorrect about menstruation?
1. | During normal menstruation, about 40 mL of blood is lost |
2. | The menstrual fluid can easily clot |
3. | At menopause in the female, there is, an especially, abrupt increase in gonadotropic hormones |
4. | The beginning of the cycle of menstruation is called menarche |
Which part of the ovary in mammals acts as an endocrine gland after ovulation?
1. | Graafian follicle | 2. | Stroma |
3. | Germinal epithelium | 4. | Vitelline membrane |
An oocyte is released from the ovary under the influence of LH :
1. | after completing meiosis and before the polar bodies are released |
2. | after completing meiosis I and before the release of the polar body |
3. | after completing meiosis |
4. | after completing meiosis I and after the release of the polar body |
Both corpus luteum and macula lutea are :
1. found in human ovaries
2. a source of hormones
3. characterized by a yellow colour
4. contributory in maintaining pregnancy
Which one of the following statements with regard to embryonic development in humans is correct?
1. | Cleavage divisions bring about a considerable increase in the mass of protoplasm. |
2. | In the second cleavage division, one of the two blastomeres usually divides a little sooner than the second. |
3. | With more cleavage divisions, the resultant blastomeres become larger and larger. |
4. | Cleavage division results in a hollow ball of cells called morula. |