Q. Describe the structure of a seminiferous tubule.

Q. Identify True/False statements. Correct each false statement to make it true.
(a) Androgens are produced by Sertoli cells. (True/False)
(b) Spermatozoa get nutrition from Sertoli cells. (True/False)
(c) Leydig cells are found in ovary. (True/False)
(d) Leydig cells synthesise androgens. (True/False)
(e) Oogenesis takes place in corpus luteum. (True/False)
(f) Menstrual cycle ceases during pregnancy. (True/False)
(g) Presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity or sexual experience. (True/False)

Q. What is parturition? Which hormones are involved in induction of parturition?

Q. How many eggs are released by a human ovary in a month? How many eggs do you think would have been released if the mother gave birth to identical twins? Would your answer change if the twins born were fraternal?

Q. Write two major functions each of testis and ovary.

Q. Draw a labelled diagram of female reproductive system.

Q. Draw a labelled diagram of a section through ovary showing different stages of follicles, ovulation and corpus luteum.

Q. Draw a labelled diagram of a Graafian follicle.

Q. Draw a labelled diagram of male reproductive system.

Q. Give the functions of the following:
(a) Corpus luteum (b) Endometrium
(c) Acrosome (d) Sperm tail
(e) Fimbriae

Q. In our society the women are often blamed for giving birth to daughters. Can you explain why this is not correct?

Q. Fill in the blanks.
(a) Humans reproduce _________ (asexually/sexually).
(b) Humans are _______ (oviparous/viviparous/ovoviviparous).
(c) Fertilisation is _____ in humans (external/internal).
(d) Male and female gametes are ______ (diploid/haploid).
(e) Zygote is ______ (diploid/haploid).
(f) The process of release of ovum from a mature follicle is known as ______.
(g) Ovulation is induced by a hormone called ______.
(h) The fusion of male and female gametes is called _______.
(i) Fertilisation takes place in ______.
(j) Zygote divides to form ________ which is implanted in uterus.
(k) The structure which provides the vascular connection between fetus and uterus is called _______.

Q. Define spermiogenesis and spermiation.

Q. What are the major functions of male accessory ducts and glands?

Q. Name the hormones involved in regulation of spermatogenesis.

Q. What are the major components of seminal plasma?

Q. What is spermatogenesis? Briefly describe the process of spermatogenesis.

Q. Draw a labelled diagram of sperm.

Q. What is menstrual cycle? Which hormones regulate menstrual cycle?

Q. What is oogenesis? Give a brief account of oogenesis.