The leydig cells secrete : from Biology Human Reproduction

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161.

Ovulation takes place in a month between

  • 11-14 day

  • 14-16 day

  • 15-28 day

  • 21-26 day


162.

The embryo at 16 celled stage is known as

  • morula

  • gastrula

  • blastula

  • blastomere


163.

Which of the following is not vestigial in man ?

  • Tail vertebrae

  • Nails

  • Nictitating membrane

  • Vermiform appendix


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164.

The leydig cells secrete :

  • oestrogen

  • testosterone

  • progesterone

  • corticosterone


B.

testosterone

Leydig cells are found in testes of males. ICSH or Interstitial Cells Stimulating Hormone is secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary gland. It stimulates leydig cells to secrete male hormone testosterone.


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165.

How many sperms are formed by four primary spermatocyte :

  • 1

  • 4

  • 16

  • 32


166.

The origin of kidney and ureter in Rana tigrina is :

  • all mesodermal

  • all endodermal

  • ectodermal and mesodermal

  • mesodermal and endodermal


167.

Which of the following is not a case of epimorphosis ?

  • Formation of sperms from small clumps of cells

  • Regeneration of tail in a lizard

  • Replacement of severed arm in starfish

  • Replacement of limb in salamander


168.

Which of the following steroid sex hormone influenced secondary sex organs?

  • Progesterone

  • Oestrogen

  • LH

  • LTH


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169.

An oocyte is released from the ovary under the influence of LH 

  • after completing meiosis and before polar bodies are released

  • after completing meiosis I and before release of polar bodies

  • after completing meiosis

  • after completing meiosis I and after release of polar bodies.


170.

Which of the following statement is wrong?

  • The Sertoli cells provide nutrition to the developing male germ cells

  • Leydig cells synthesize and secrete androgens

  • Secretions of the acrosome helps the sperm to enter into the cytoplasm of the ovum

  • Secondary spermatocytes are diploid

  • Secondary spermatocytes are diploid


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