Reproduction
Topics
- Male and female reproductive systems
- Gametogenesis: spermatogenesis and oogenesis
- Menstrual cycle
- Fertilisation, embryo development to blastocyst, implantation
- Pregnancy, placenta, parturition, lactation
- Reproductive health and STDs
- Birth control, contraception and MTP
- Amniocentesis, infertility and ART (IVF, ZIFT, GIFT)
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See all →- 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 t… Answer: 1. A and B are true Key idea: Compare timing of meiosis in the two sexes and the role of hormones. A is true. In females meiosis I b... 1
- The first menstruation is called : Answer: 2. Menarche Key idea: The first menstrual flow at puberty is menarche. Menopause is the permanent end of cycles, diapause is delayed... 1
- Match List - I with List - II.List - I: A. Head; B. Middle piece; C. Acrosome; D. TailList - II: I. Enzymes; II. Sperm motility; III. Energy; IV. Genetic materialChoose the correct answer from the options given below : Answer: 1. A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II Head: genetic material (IV) Middle piece: mitochondria give energy (III) Acrosome: enzymes for penetrating... 1
- Find the correct statements :A. In human pregnancy, the major organ systems are formed at the end of 12 weeks.B. In human pregnancy the major organ systems are formed at the end of 8 weeks.C. In human pregnancy heart is formed after one month of gest… Answer: 4. A, C, D and E Only Key idea: This follows the NCERT timeline of human pregnancy. Heart forms after about one month (C correct). L... 1
- What are the potential drawbacks in adoption of the IVF method?A. High fatality risk to motherB. Expensive instruments and reagentsC. Husband/wife necessary for being donorsD. Less adoption of orphansE. Not available in IndiaF. Possibility that the e… Answer: 1. B, D, F only Key idea: Drawbacks of IVF are about cost, embryo survival and its limited social effect, not risk to life. B: corre... 1
- Match List I with List II :List I:A. Non-medicated IUDB. Copper releasing IUDC. Hormone releasing IUDD. ImplantsList II:I. Multiload 375II. ProgestogensIII. Lippes loopIV. LNG-20Choose the correct answer from the options given below : Answer: 1. A-III, B-I, C-IV, D-II Non-medicated IUD - Lippes loop (A-III). Copper releasing IUD - Multiload 375 (B-I). Hormone releasing IUD... 1