A. | In non-primate mammals, cyclical changes during reproduction are called oestrus cycle. |
B. | First menstrual cycle begins at puberty and is called menopause. |
C. | Lack of menstruation may be indicative of pregnancy. |
D. | Cyclic menstruation extends between menarche and menopause. |
1. | A, C and D only | 2. | A and D only |
3. | A and B only | 4. | A, B and C only |
Assertion (A): | Endometrium is necessary for implantation of blastocyst. |
Reason (R): | In the absence of fertilization, the corpus luteum degenerates that causes disintegration of endometrium. |
1. | (A) is False but (R) is True. |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
4. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
Which of the following hormone levels will cause release of ovum (ovulation) from the Graafian follicle?
1. High concentration of Progesterone
2. Low concentration of LH
3. Low concentration of FSH
4. High concentration of estrogen
Match the items given in Column I with those in Column II and select the correct option given below:
Column I | Column II | ||
(a) | Proliferative Phase | (i) | Breakdown of the endometrial lining |
(b) | Secretory Phase | (ii) | Follicular Phase |
(c) | Menstruation | (iii) | Luteal Phase |
Options: | (a) | (b) | (c) |
1. | (iii) | (ii) | (i) |
2. | (i) | (iii) | (ii) |
3. | (ii) | (iii) | (i) |
4. | (iii) | (i) | (ii) |
1. | LH and FSH triggers ovulation in ovary |
2. | LH and FSH decrease gradually during the follicular phase |
3. | LH triggers the secretion of androgens from the Leydig cells. |
4. | FSH stimulates the sertoli cells which help in spermiogenesis |
Which part of the ovary in mammals acts as an endocrine gland after ovulation?
1. | Graafian follicle |
2. | Stroma |
3. | Germinal epithelium |
4. | Vitelline membrane |
Ovulation in the human female normally takes place during which phase of the menstrual cycle:
1. Just before the end of the secretory cycle.
2. At the beginning of the proliferative phase.
3. At the end of the proliferative phase.
4. At the mid-secretory phase.
After ovulation, follicles convert into:
1. Corpus luteum
2. Corpus albicans
3. Corpus cavernosa
4. Corpus callosum