A. | In the 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 gestation. |
D. | In human pregnancy, limbs and digits develop by the end of second month. |
E. | In human pregnancy the appearance of hair is usually observed in the fifth month. |
1. | B, C, D and E only |
2. | A, C, D and E Only |
3. | A and E Only |
4. | B and C Only |
Assertion (A): | Breast-feeding during initial period of infant growth is recommended by doctors for bringing a healthy baby. |
Reason (R): | Colostrum contains several antibodies absolutely essential to develop resistance in the new born baby. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
2. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
3. | (A) is False but (R) is True. |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
List-I (No. of weeks) |
List-II (Major features) |
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A. | After 4 weeks of pregnancy | I. | Eye-lids separate and eyelashes are formed |
B. | After 12 weeks of pregnancy | II. | Heart is formed |
C. | After 24 weeks of pregnancy | III. | Limbs and digits are developed |
D. | After 8 weeks of pregnancy | IV. | External genital organs are well developed |
Which of the following hormones are secreted in women only during pregnancy?
(a) | Relaxin | (b) | Oxytocin |
(c) | hCG | (d) | hPL |
(e) | Progesterone |
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
1. (c), (d) and (e) onlyAssertion (A): | Pregnancy is characterised by metabolic changes in the mother. |
Reason (R): | During pregnancy, the level of thyroxine is increased in the maternal blood. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). |
3. | (A) is True but (R) is False. |
4. | (A) is False but (R) is True. |
Which of these is not an important component of initiation of parturition in humans?
1. Increase in oestrogen and progesterone ratio
2. Synthesis of prostaglandins
3. Release of oxytocin
4. Release of prolactin
Which of the following secretes the hormone, relaxin, during the later phase of pregnancy?
1. Foetus
2. Uterus
3. Graafian follicle
4. Corpus luteum
In human beings, at the end of 12 weeks (first trimester) of pregnancy, the following is observed:
1. | Eyelids and eyelashes are formed |
2. | Most of the major organ systems are formed |
3. | The head is covered with fine hair |
4. | Movement of the fetus |
Match the following columns and select the correct option:
Column I | Column II | ||
(a) | Ovary | (i) | Human chorionic gonadotropin |
(b) | Placenta | (ii) | Estrogen & Progesterone |
(c) | Corpus luteum | (iii) | Androgens |
(d) | Leydig cells | (iv) | Progesterone only |
Options: | (a) | (b) | (c) | (d) |
1. | (iv) | (iii) | (ii) | (i) |
2. | (i) | (ii) | (iii) | (iv) |
3. | (i) | (iii) | (ii) | (iv) |
4. | (ii) | (i) | (iv) | (iii) |