Multiple Choice Questions

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Sertoli cells are regulated by the pituitary hormone known as

  • FSH

  • GH

  • Prolactin

  • Prolactin


A.

FSH

Sertoli cells are the cells that line the seminiferous tubules in the testis. These cells protect the spermatids and convey nutrients to both the developing and mature spermatozoa. Sertoli cells are regulated by FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) as the FSH receptors are confined to the sertoli cells.



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Withdrawal of which of the following hormones is the immediate cause of menstruation?

  • Eastrogens

  • FSH

  • FSH-RH

  • FSH-RH

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Capacitation occurs in

  • Rete testis

  • Epididymis

  • Vas deferens

  • Vas deferens

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The difference between spermiogenesis and spermiation is

  • In spermiogenesis spermatids are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.

  • In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatids are formed.

  • In spermiogenesis spermatozoa are formed, while in spermiation spermatozoa are released from sertoli cells into the cavity of seminiferous tubules.

  • In spermiogenesis spermatozoa from sertoli cells are released into the cavity of seminiferous tubules, while in spermiation spermatozoa are formed.


Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are

  • hCG, hPL, progestogens, prolactin

  • hCG, hPL, estrogens, relaxin, oxytocin

  • hCG, progestogens, estrogens, glucocorticoids

  • hCG, hPL, progestogens, estrogens


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Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below :

column (i) Column (ii)
(a) Proliferative Phase (i) Breakdown of endometrial lining
(b) Secretory Phase (ii) Follicular Phase
(c) Menstruation (iii) Luteal Phase

  • a b c
    iii ii i
  • a b c
    i iii ii
  • a b c
    iii i ii
  • a b c
    ii iii i

The stage during which separation of the paired homologous chromosomes begins is

  • Pachytene

  • Diplotene

  • Zygotene

  • Diakinesis


Which of the following statements is correct?

  • Ovules are not enclosed by ovary wall in gymnosperms

  • Selaginella is heterosporous, while Salvinia is homosporous

  • Stems are usually unbranched in both Cycas and Cedrus

  • Horsetails are gymnosperms


Gastrula is the embryonic stage in which

  • Cleavage occurs

  • blastocoel forms

  • Germinal layers form

  • Villi form


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Which type of immunoglobin is/are abundantly found in the foetus?

  • IgE

  • IgE

  • IgM

  • IgD


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