Reproductive Biology MCQs

Lectures 1 to 9

1 The following genotypes will result in a viable fetus except

a XXY
b XYY
c XXYY
d YO

2 The germ cells in male fetuses migrate to the

a cortex
b medulla
c tunica albuginea
d rete testes

3 In female fetuses, the following ducts degenerate except

a Wolfian ducts
b Mesonephric ducts
c Mullerian ducts
d Ductus deferens  

4 The penis in the male develops from the

a urogenital membrane
b genital tubercle
c cloaca
d genital folds  

5 The onset of menstruation in a female is known as

a menopause
b subfertility
c menarche
d menorrhagia  

6 The 4 phases of menstruation exclude

a follicular phase
b luteal phase
c anovulatory phase
d ovulatory phase  

7 The following statements are true except

a most oocytes are produced in utero

b there is continuing loss of oocytes during life
c oocytes are active before puberty
d oocytes are exhausted at menopause  
8 In a 32 day cycle, ovulation takes place around

a day 14
b day 28
c day 18
d day 16  

9 Progesterone has the following effects except

a stimulate production of thick cervical mucus

b breast development
c rise in body temperature
d acne and hair growth  

10 Oestrogen has the following effects excluding

a stimulate production of clear cervical mucus

b endometrial proliferation
c maturation of vaginal epithelium
d reduction in bone mass  

Causes of precocious puberty include all of the following

11 EXCEPT

a brain tumour
b idiopathic
c constitutional
d ovarian tumour  

12 The following causes delayed puberty :

a steroid treatment
b oestrogen producing tumour
c pituitary disease
d oral contraceptives  

13 The following statements are true for polycystic ovary syndrome EXCEPT

a hirsuitism is rare
b the LH/FSH ratio is high
c infertility and acne are common
d obesity is a crucial factor  

14 The following statement is true for endometriosis

a it is caused by abnormal endometrium proliferation outside the uterus

b it is treated with high doses of oestrogens
c infertility is uncommon
d abnormal menstrual cycles are uncommon  

15 The following cells have a diploid nucleus except

a oogonia
b primary oocytes
c secondary oocytes
d zygote  
16 The zona pellucida is made up of

a triglycerides
b glycogen
c glycoproteins
d cellulose  

17 The following is true regarding ovulation:

a there is increase in cytoplasmic processes

b there is a switch in steroid sythesis following ovulation
c LH levels rise after ovulation
d cervical mucus becomes friendly  

18 Menopause is characterised by the following EXCEPT

a a decline in oestrogen levels

b lack of ovarian follicles
c reduced risk of osteoporosis
d a rise in LH and FSH levels  

19 Absence of scrotal testes may be due to all of the following EXCEPT

a undescended testes
b ectopic testes
c orchidectomy
d varicocele  

20 The following is true of testicular descent:

a the testes descent into the scrotum after birth

b the gubernaculum directs the testes to its final position
c delay in descent can be treated by drugs
d the risk of cancer in the testis is not related to descent  

21 Parts of the penis exclude

a corpus cavernosus
b prostate gland
c corpus spongiosum
d penile urethra  

22 The following statement is FALSE:

a the pampiniform plexus gives rise to varicoceles in adolescents

b the epidydimis stores mature motile spermatozoa
c the tunical albuginea protects the testes and epidydimis
d the sertoli cells protect the spermatocytes  

Regarding the hormonal balance of male reproduction, the following statement is

23 TRUE:

a Gonadotrophin releasing hormone is secreted continuously

b FSH stimulates the interstitial cells
c LH stimulates the sertoli cells
d Testosterone is converted to dihydrotestosterone  
24 Parts of the sperm include the following EXCEPT

a head and acrosome

b tail
c body
d neck  

25 Maturation of spermatozoa go through the following EXCEPT

a loss of cytoplasm and growth of flagellum

b hyperactivation
c capacitation
d acrosome reaction  

26 Apart from hormonal problems, male subfertility is caused by the following EXCEPT

a varicoceles
b cryptorchidism
c obstruction to vas deferens
d sperm antibodies  

27 Cells found in the testis include the following EXCEPT

a motile spermatozoa
b sertoli cells
c interstitial cells
d spermatogonia  

28 The following is FALSE:

a Gonadotrophin release is in pulses

b Overstimulation of GnRH causes excess of hormones
c Understimulation of GnRH causes depletion of hormones
d Testosterone can be converted to oestrogen and DHT  

29 The following statements are true for phimosis EXCEPT

a it can be treated with circumcision

b it may get better with age
c physiological phimosis may have no symptoms
d true phimosis may have no symptoms  

30 Testosterone has the following effects EXCEPT

a growth of axillary, pubic and facial hair

b change of voice
c growth of testes and penis
d male pattern baldness  
Reproductive Biology MCQs
 Lectures 10 -18

1 After fertilisation,

a a haploid zygote is formed.

b when 72 cells are present, a morula is formed.
c the blastocyst is formed in the uterus.
d the zona pellucida is lost in the fallopian tubes.  

2 In the human female, semen is deposited in the

a posterior fornix
b lateral fornix
c uterus
d introitus  

3 The following is FALSE :

a the cervix dips into a pool of semen after sexual intercourse.

b the cervical mucus is hostile at the time of ovulation.
c the acidity of the vagina is unsuitable for sperm survival.
d contractions of the uterus facilitate sperm transport.  

4 During fertilisation,

a the acrosome reaction takes place when the sperm loses its tail.
b the first sperm to touch the surface of the egg depolarises the oolemma.
c the resumption of meiosis 1 takes place in the egg.
d the male pronucleus fuses with the second polar body.  

5 Maternal recognition of pregnancy includes all the following EXCEPT

a a positive urine hCG test

b rising serum alpha-hCG levels
c swelling of breasts and nausea
d absence of menstruation  

6 Human hCG is similar to all of the following EXCEPT

a LH
b FSH
c ACTH
d TSH  

7 The following are forms of spontaneous abortions EXCEPT

a complete abortion
b therapeutic abortion
c incomplete abortion
d missed abortion  

8 Natural methods of contraception include all of the following EXCEPT

a tubal ligation
b rhythm method
c calendar method
d cervical mucus method  

9 Contraceptive pills may contain the following combinations EXCEPT

a estrogen only
b progestagen only
c estrogen and progestagen
d bromocriptine  

10 In a pack of contraceptive pills, there are _______ tablets?

a 28
b 21
c 14
d 30  

11 Barrier methods include all of the following EXCEPT

a cervical caps
b condoms
c diaphragms
d spermicide jelly  

12 Depot provera is a/an

a estrogen
b progestagen
c luteinising hormone
d gonadotropin  

13 Hormonal methods include the following EXCEPT

a norplant implants
b progestagen injections
c the pill
d Billing's method  

14 Assisted reproductive technology (ART) refers to all the follwing EXCEPT

a IVF - In Vitro Fertilization

b GIFT - Gamete Intrafallopian Transfer
c Pulsatile GnRH
d ICSI - Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection  

15 Effects of Teratogens EXCLUDE

a birth defects
b cushing's disease
c carcinogenesis
d growth retardation  

16 The following adversely influence reproduction EXCEPT

a Cancer therapies
b Contraceptive pills
c Coffee and tea
d Lead  

17 Common genotoxic agents include the following EXCEPT

a cyclophosphamide
b bleomycin (alkylating agents)
c vincristine, vinblastine (spindle inhibitors)
d metformin  

18 The following statement is FALSE:

a There is no good evidence of effect of smoking on spermatogenesis or fertility.

b Very high levels of lead causes testicular dysfunction and low sperm counts.
c Exposure to oestrogens will not adversely affect spermatogenesis.
d Spermatogenesis is very susceptible to heat.  

19 WHO normal values for semen analysis are the following EXCEPT

a Sperm conc > 20 million/ml

b Sperm morphology > 30% normal
c Motility > 50%
d Vitality > 20% alive  

20 The following is true of complete testicular feminisation:

a It is X-linked dominant condition.

b There is inactivation of the androgen receptor.
c Phenotype is male.
d There is presence of axillary and pubic hair.