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MCQ for RRB Pharmacist Exam (Railway Pharmacist), in this article we will solve, Practice MCQ on Reproductive System, Read following article for your reference.

Reproductive system

What is the site of sperm production in the male reproductive system?

  1. Epididymis
  2. Vas deferens
  3. Seminal vesicles
  4. Testes

 

Which hormone regulates the process of spermatogenesis?

  1. Estrogen
  2. Testosterone
  3. Progesterone
  4. Luteinizing hormone

 

The process by which sperm cells gain motility and the ability to fertilize an ovum is called:

  1. Spermatogenesis
  2. Spermiation
  3. Spermiogenesis
  4. Capacitation

 

Which structure in the male reproductive system stores and matures sperm?

  1. Seminal vesicles
  2. Prostate gland
  3. Epididymis
  4. Urethra

 

The seminal vesicles contribute to the semen by adding:

  1. Sperm cells
  2. A fructose-rich fluid
  3. Testosterone
  4. Mucus

 

What is the function of the prostate gland?

  1. Produces a fluid that helps to activate sperm
  2. Stores sperm
  3. Produces testosterone
  4. Transports sperm to the urethra

 

The acrosome in a sperm cell contains:

  1. Mitochondria for energy
  2. Enzymes for penetrating the egg
  3. The genetic material
  4. Tail for movement

 

Which of the following is not part of the spermatic cord?

  1. Vas deferens
  2. Pampiniform plexus
  3. Seminal vesicles
  4. Testicular artery

 

The male gonads are responsible for:

  1. Producing female sex hormones
  2. Producing sperm and male sex hormones
  3. Filtering blood
  4. Producing urine

 

The bulbourethral glands secrete:

  1. A fluid that neutralizes traces of acidic urine in the urethra
  2. Sperm cells
  3. Testosterone
  4. Semen

 

Which structure is the site of fertilization in the female reproductive system?

  1. Uterus
  2. Vagina
  3. Fallopian tube
  4. Ovary

 

The inner lining of the uterus, which thickens in preparation for pregnancy, is called:

  1. Myometrium
  2. Perimetrium
  3. Endometrium
  4. Epimetrium

 

What is the role of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?

  1. To produce ova (eggs)
  2. To secrete female sex hormones
  3. To support the development of the fetus
  4. Both A and B

 

During the menstrual cycle, what triggers the process of ovulation?

  1. A decrease in estrogen levels
  2. A surge in luteinizing hormone (LH)
  3. A rise in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  4. Both B and C

 

The fimbriae are associated with which part of the female reproductive system?

  1. Uterus
  2. Cervix
  3. Fallopian tubes
  4. Vagina

 

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?

  1. Progesterone
  2. Testosterone
  3. Estrogen
  4. Prolactin

 

The process by which the endometrium is shed from the uterus is known as:

  1. Menstruation
  2. Ovulation
  3. Implantation
  4. Fertilization

 

What is the function of the cervix in the female reproductive system?

  1. To produce ova
  2. To secrete vaginal lubrication
  3. To act as a passageway between the vagina and uterus
  4. To store sperm

 

Which part of the female reproductive system is also known as the birth canal?

  1. Uterus
  2. Cervix
  3. Vagina
  4. Ovary

 

The corpus luteum is formed at the site of:

  1. A ruptured follicle after ovulation
  2. Implantation of the embryo
  3. The beginning of menstruation
  4. The fimbriae capturing an ovum

 

Which hormone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics?

  1. Estrogen
  2. Testosterone
  3. Progesterone
  4. Oxytocin

 

What is the primary function of estrogen in females?

  1. Stimulates bone growth
  2. Regulates menstrual cycle
  3. Promotes muscle strength
  4. Increases sperm production

 

Progesterone is mainly secreted by which of the following?

  1. Ovaries
  2. Adrenal glands
  3. Pituitary gland
  4. Thyroid gland

 

The surge of which hormone triggers ovulation in the female reproductive cycle?

  1. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  2. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
  3. Estrogen
  4. Progesterone

 

Which hormone is used in oral contraceptives to prevent ovulation?

  1. Testosterone
  2. Oxytocin
  3. Progesterone
  4. Insulin

 

Androgens, such as testosterone, are produced by which part of the testes?

  1. Seminiferous tubules
  2. Leydig cells
  3. Epididymis
  4. Vas deferens

 

Which hormone is responsible for the milk ejection reflex during breastfeeding?

  1. Prolactin
  2. Oxytocin
  3. Estrogen
  4. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

 

What role does luteinizing hormone (LH) play in males?

  1. It stimulates sperm production.
  2. It triggers ovulation.
  3. It promotes the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
  4. It stimulates testosterone production.

 

In males, which hormone inhibits the secretion of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)?

  1. Inhibin
  2. Activin
  3. Follistatin
  4. Relaxin

 

Which hormone is measured in pregnancy tests to confirm pregnancy?

  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
  3. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
  4. Prolactin

 

Which hormone is primarily involved in the regulation of the menstrual cycle?

  1. Testosterone
  2. Oxytocin
  3. Estrogen
  4. Cortisol

 

The process of the ovary releasing a mature egg is known as:

  1. Ovulation
  2. Menstruation
  3. Implantation
  4. Fertilization

 

What is the typical duration of the human menstrual cycle?

  1. 14 days
  2. 28 days
  3. 35 days
  4. 45 days

 

Fertilization of an ovum most commonly occurs in the:

  1. Uterus
  2. Vagina
  3. Fallopian tube
  4. Ovary

 

Which phase of the menstrual cycle involves the thickening of the endometrium?

  1. Follicular phase
  2. Luteal phase
  3. Menstrual phase
  4. Ovulatory phase

 

The corpus luteum secretes which hormone to maintain pregnancy?

  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
  3. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  4. Luteinizing hormone (LH)

 

What marks the beginning of a new menstrual cycle?

  1. End of menstruation
  2. Start of ovulation
  3. Start of menstruation
  4. End of ovulation

 

The hormone responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics in females is:

  1. Progesterone
  2. Testosterone
  3. Estrogen
  4. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

 

Implantation refers to:

  1. The ovum embedding itself in the fallopian tube
  2. The sperm reaching the ovum
  3. The fertilized egg attaching to the uterine wall
  4. The release of the egg from the ovary

 

The shedding of the uterine lining during the menstrual cycle is due to:

  1. A rise in estrogen levels
  2. A decrease in progesterone levels
  3. An increase in testosterone levels
  4. The production of FSH

 

During which stage of the menstrual cycle does the level of luteinizing hormone (LH) surge?

  1. Menstrual phase
  2. Follicular phase
  3. Ovulatory phase
  4. Luteal phase

 

The primary site of estrogen production in the female body is the:

  1. Uterus
  2. Ovaries
  3. Pituitary gland
  4. Adrenal glands

 

Sperm capacitation occurs in the:

  1. Testes
  2. Epididymis
  3. Female reproductive tract
  4. Seminal vesicles

 

The hormone that triggers milk production after childbirth is:

  1. Oxytocin
  2. Prolactin
  3. Estrogen
  4. Progesterone

 

Which structure provides the site for sperm maturation and storage?

  1. Seminal vesicles
  2. Prostate gland
  3. Epididymis
  4. Vas deferens

 

The zona pellucida is:

  1. A layer of the uterus
  2. A hormone secreted during the menstrual cycle
  3. A protective layer surrounding the ovum
  4. Part of the sperm cell

 

Menarche is:

  1. The cessation of menstruation at the end of reproductive age
  2. The first occurrence of menstruation
  3. A term for painful menstruation
  4. The phase of the menstrual cycle when the endometrium is shed

 

The acrosome reaction is important for:

  1. The development of the male secondary sexual characteristics
  2. The maturation of sperm in the epididymis
  3. The sperm’s ability to penetrate the ovum
  4. Regulating the menstrual cycle

 

Which of the following is not a phase of the menstrual cycle?

  1. Menstrual phase
  2. Proliferative phase
  3. Secretory phase
  4. Gestational phase

 

The hormone measured in pregnancy tests to confirm pregnancy is:

  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
  3. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
  4. Prolactin

 

Where does spermatogenesis occur?

  1. Seminiferous tubules
  2. Fallopian tubes
  3. Vas deferens
  4. Prostate

 

What type of cells are spermatids?

  1. Diploid
  2. Haploid
  3. Somatic
  4. Stem

 

What name is given to mature sperm?

  1. Spermatocyte
  2. Spermatozoa
  3. Spermatogonium
  4. Spermatogonia

 

How does oogenesis differ from spermatogenesis?

  1. Cytokinesis is unequal in oogenesis
  2. Oogenesis has long resting periods
  3. Oogenesis results in one mature ovum, while spermatogenesis results in four mature sperm
  4. All of the above

 

During which phase of meiosis are primary oocytes arrested until puberty?

  1. Prophase I
  2. Metaphase I
  3. Anaphase I
  4. Telophase I

 

The secondary oocyte is arrested at which stage of meiosis II until fertilization?

  1. Prophase II
  2. Metaphase II
  3. Anaphase II
  4. Telophase II

 

Which hormone stimulates a follicle to grow and induces the primary oocyte to complete meiosis I?

  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
  3. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  4. Luteinizing hormone (LH)

 

Spermatogenesis results in the formation of how many mature sperm from a primary spermatocyte?

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4

 

The acrosome of the sperm is important because it:

  1. Contains enzymes to penetrate the egg
  2. Provides energy for the sperm’s motility
  3. Contains the sperm’s genetic material
  4. Is the site of protein synthesis

 

Which of the following is a correct statement about oogenesis?

  1. It occurs continuously from puberty to menopause
  2. It results in the formation of four viable eggs
  3. It begins during fetal development
  4. It is stimulated by testosterone

 

In spermatogenesis, the secondary spermatocytes are:

  1. Diploid
  2. Haploid
  3. Somatic
  4. Stem

 

The process of spermiogenesis involves:

  1. The division of spermatogonia
  2. The maturation of spermatids into spermatozoa
  3. The production of testosterone
  4. The formation of primary spermatocytes

 

Polar bodies are produced during:

  1. Spermatogenesis
  2. Oogenesis
  3. Both spermatogenesis and oogenesis
  4. Neither spermatogenesis nor oogenesis

 

The primary oocyte completes its first meiotic division to form:

  1. Two secondary oocytes
  2. One secondary oocyte and one polar body
  3. Two polar bodies
  4. One secondary oocyte and two polar bodies

 

The Leydig cells in the testes are responsible for:

  1. Producing sperm
  2. Secreting testosterone
  3. Absorbing excess cytoplasm from spermatids
  4. Transporting sperm to the epididymis

 

The zona pellucida is:

  1. A layer of the uterus
  2. A hormone secreted during the menstrual cycle
  3. A protective layer surrounding the ovum
  4. Part of the sperm cell

 

The Sertoli cells in the seminiferous tubules function to:

  1. Produce testosterone
  2. Nourish developing sperm cells
  3. Transport sperm to the epididymis
  4. Secrete seminal fluid

 

Meiosis in spermatogenesis and oogenesis differs in that:

  1. Meiosis in spermatogenesis includes two divisions, while in oogenesis it includes only one
  2. Meiosis in oogenesis produces one viable gamete, while in spermatogenesis it produces four
  3. Meiosis in oogenesis is completed before birth, while in spermatogenesis it is not
  4. Meiosis in spermatogenesis occurs only during embryonic development

 

The process of oogenesis produces:

  1. Four viable ova
  2. One viable ovum and three polar bodies
  3. Two viable ova
  4. Multiple viable ova at each cycle

 

In males, the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis:

  1. Regulates the menstrual cycle
  2. Stimulates ovulation
  3. Controls spermatogenesis
  4. Initiates menopause

 

The average duration of human gestation is:

  1. 7 months
  2. 9 months
  3. 10 months
  4. 12 months

 

Parturition refers to:

  1. The development of the fetus
  2. The act of breastfeeding
  3. The process of giving birth
  4. The formation of the placenta

 

Which hormone is known to induce labor by stimulating uterine contractions?

  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
  3. Oxytocin
  4. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

 

The first milk produced by the mother, rich in antibodies, is called:

  1. Colostrum
  2. Lactose
  3. Prolactin
  4. Oxytocin

 

What is the role of the hormone relaxin during parturition?

  1. It stimulates milk production
  2. It induces uterine contractions
  3. It softens the cervix and ligaments
  4. It promotes fetal growth

 

The expulsion of the baby during childbirth is primarily due to:

  1. Maternal pushing efforts
  2. Uterine contractions
  3. Gravity
  4. Fetal movements

 

What is the term for the period of time from conception to birth?

  1. Ovulation
  2. Menstruation
  3. Gestation
  4. Lactation

 

Which structure provides oxygen and nutrients to the fetus?

  1. Umbilical cord
  2. Amniotic sac
  3. Yolk sac
  4. Chorion

 

The hormone that maintains the corpus luteum during the early stages of pregnancy is:

  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
  3. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  4. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

 

What triggers the milk ejection reflex in a nursing mother?

  1. Prolactin
  2. Oxytocin
  3. Estrogen
  4. Progesterone

 

The process by which the placenta is delivered after the birth of the baby is called:

  1. Parturition
  2. Afterbirth
  3. Decidual reaction
  4. Lochia

 

Which of the following is not a sign of impending labor?

  1. Lightening
  2. Braxton Hicks contractions
  3. Water breaking
  4. Decrease in fetal movement

 

The fetal ejection reflex is associated with:

  1. The release of oxytocin
  2. The onset of labor contractions
  3. The expulsion of the fetus
  4. The dilation of the cervix

 

During pregnancy, the hormone that prevents the uterus from contracting and causing premature labor is:

  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
  3. Oxytocin
  4. Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)

 

The term ‘bloody show’ refers to:

  1. The first menstruation after childbirth
  2. The expulsion of the mucus plug from the cervix
  3. The delivery of the placenta
  4. The onset of menstruation

 

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