Female reproductive system and oogenesis — NEET & JEE Questions

Question 1 · difficulty L1 · recall

The female gonads in humans are the

• A. ovaries
• B. oviducts
• C. uterus
• D. mammary glands

Question 2 · difficulty L2 · understanding

The usual site of fertilisation in the human female reproductive tract is the

• A. ampullary-isthmic region of the oviduct
• B. cervix
• C. vagina
• D. uterine fundus

Question 3 · difficulty L2 · understanding

The uterus is specialised mainly to

• A. support implantation and development of the embryo and fetus
• B. produce ova
• C. carry out meiosis of primary oocytes
• D. store sperm permanently

Question 4 · difficulty L2 · understanding

Primary oocytes in human females remain arrested for a long period in

• A. prophase I
• B. metaphase II
• C. anaphase I
• D. telophase II

Question 5 · 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 6 · 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 7 · 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 8 · 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 9 · 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 10 · 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