Reproductive Health Multiple Choice Questions
Question 1. Which of the following cannot be considered as an ad- vantage of amniocentesis?
- Prenatal diagnostics
- Detection of biochemical abnormalities
- Detection of congenital defects
- Determination of sex to abort female fetus
Answer. 4. Determination of sex to abort female fetus
Question 2. Population growth rate depends upon
- Birth rate
- Death rate
- Age-sex ratio
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 3. Replacement level is the number of children a couple must produce to replace themselves so as to maintain population at zero growth level. The value of replacement level for developed countries is
- 2.7
- 2.1
- 1.9
- 1.2
Answer. 2. 2.1
Question 4. Which of the following defines the stage of demographic transition?
- Birth rate is higher than death rate.
- Death rate is higher than birth rate.
- Birth rate and death rate are equal.
- Both (1) and (2).
Answer. 3. Birth rate and death rate are equal.
Question 5. The average number of children that would be borne by a female during her lifetime is called
- Natality
- Birth rate
- Population growth rate
- Total fertility rate
Answer. 4. Total fertility rate
Question 6. Which of the following can be included under natural methods of birth control?
- Rhythm method
- Coitus interruptus
- Lactational amenorrhoea
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 7. Which of the following contraceptive devices also protect against sexually transmitted diseases?
- Fem shield
- Sponge
- IUDs
- LNG-20
Answer. 1. Fem shield
Question 8. Which of the following chemicals can be used under chemical methods for contraception?
- Lactic acid
- Boric acid
- Citric acid
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 9. Which of the following is/are hormone-releasing IUDs?
- Progestasert
- Levonorgestrel
- Both (1) and (2)
- Lippe’s loop
Answer. 3. Both (1) and (2)
Question 10. Which of the following can be included under emergency contraception?
- An antiprogesterone pill
- Insertion of IUD within 72 h of unprotected sexual contact
- Both (1) and (2)
- Vasectomy
Answer. 3. Both (1) and (2)
Question 11. “Norplant” is the new form of birth control and it
- Allows ovulation but does not allow fertilization
- Makes the cervical mucus thin making sperm entry into the uterus difficult
- Has progestin as the active ingredient
- Is effective for a maximum of 1 year
Answer. 3. Has progestin as the active ingredient
Question 12. Which of the following is not included under barrier methods of birth control?
- Vaginal pouch
- Diaphragm
- Cervical cap
- Implant
Answer. 4. Implant
Question 13. Sexually transmitted diseases can get transmitted easily during the use of
- Diaphragm
- Cervical cap
- Birth control pills
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 14. The diaphragm is rubber-dome-shaped structure that stops the sperms from entering into
- Vestibule
- Vagina
- Cervix
- Both (1) and (2)
Answer. 3. Cervix
Question 15. Among the following methods, which one has the highest failure rate?
- Diaphragm with spermicide
- Condom
- Intra-uterine device
- Rhythm method
Answer. 4. Rhythm method
Question 16. In case of a person suffering from syphilis, chancre formation occurs during
- Primary stage
- Secondary stage
- Tertiary stage
- Neurosyphilis stage
Answer. 1. Primary stage
Question 17. The “symptomless” period or latent period in case of syphilis may last for
- 1-5 weeks
- 6-24 weeks
- 4-12 weeks
- 20 years
Answer. 4. 20 years
Question 18. Which of the following STD and its causative agent is not correctly matched?
- Genital warts: Haemophilus ducrei
- Syphilis: Treponema pallidum
- Genital herpes: Type 2 Herpes simplex virus (HSV-2)
- Trichomoniasis: Trichomonas vaginalis
Answer. 1. Genital warts: Haemophilus ducrei
Question 19. India was amongst the first countries in the world to initiate action plans and programs at a national level to attain reproductive health. These programs called “family planning” were initiated in _____ in India.
- 1951
- 1976
- 1901
- 1987
Answer. 1. 1951
Question 20. All the following are uses of amniocentesis, but one is a misuse. Which one is it?
- The centers for genetic counseling offer amniocentesis on request to women for chromosome analysis.
- This technique has been developed for detecting fetal abnormalities by analyzing chromosomal defects.
- It is used to study the metabolic defects of fetus, e.g., PKU (phenyl ketonuria).
- It is done to examine the sex of the fetus leading to increasing female feticides.
Answer. 4. It is done to examine the sex of the fetus leading to increasing female feticides.
Question 21. Which of the following is world’s first non-hormonal oral contraceptive pill for females, developed by scientists at Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) in Lucknow, India?
- Mala-D
- Saheli
- MORNING
- Pop
Answer. 2. Saheli
Question 22. Which of the following is hormone-releasing IUD?
- Cu-T
- LNG-20
- Multiload 375
- Implant
Answer. 2. LNG-20
Question 23. Contraceptive pills are very effective with lesser sideeffects and are well accepted by the females. They work by
- Inhibiting ovulation
- Inhibiting implantation
- Altering the quality of cervical mucus to prevent/ retard the entry of sperms
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 24. Which of the following is a once-a-week pill with very few side-effects and high contraceptive value?
- Mala-D
- Saheli
- Depo-Provera
- Norplant
Answer. 2. Saheli
Question 25. A sterilization technique in females which blocks gamete transport and thereby prevents conception is
- Vasectomy
- Copper-T
- Condom
- Tubectomy
Answer. 4. Tubectomy
Question 26. Surrogate mother is
- Mother without lactation
- Future mother with embryo implanted from another
- Carrying several embryos
- Artificially inseminated female
Answer. 2. Future mother with embryo implanted from another
Question 27. The latest technique to produce a child is “GIFT.” The full form is
- Gametic internal fertilization and transfer
- Gametic intra-fallopian transfer
- Gametic inter-fallopian transfer
- General internal fallopian transfer
Answer. 2. Gametic intra-fallopian transfer
Question 28. Test-tube baby is the one
- Who is reared on artificial medium outside the womb
- In which growth of human baby takes place inside the fallopian tube instead of uterus
- In which the ova from wife/donor (female) and sperms from husband/donor (male) are induced to form zygote by IVF and then implanted in female
- In which baby is born after artificial insemination
Answer. 3. In which the ova from wife/donor (female) and sperms from husband/donor (male) are induced to form zygote by IVF and then implanted in female
Question 29. Which of the following is the most appropriate statement of infertility?
- Couple is unable to produce children in spite of unprotected sexual cohabitation.
- Infertility is defined as the inability to produce a viable offspring and is always due to defects/abnormalities in the female partner.
- Infertility is due to immature sex organs.
- Infertility cannot be helped by ART.
Answer. 1. Couple is unable to produce children in spite of unprotected sexual cohabitation.
Question 30. Which of the following STDs cannot be treated with antibiotics?
A. Gonorrhoea
B. Syphilis
C. Chlamydia
D. Genital herpes
- (D) only
- (B) and (D)
- (C) and (D)
- (C) only
Answer. 1. (D) only
Question 31. At which stage of the ovarian cycle are mammalian eggs most likely to become fertilized?
- At the beginning of proliferative phase.
- Immediately after ovulation.
- During the middle of the secretory phase.
- During the menstrual phase.
Answer. 2. Immediately after ovulation.
Question 32. World Population Day is
- 11th July
- 21st September
- 7th April
- 1st July
Answer. 1. 11th July
Question 33. MTPs are considered relatively safe up to of pregnancy.
- 12 weeks
- 20 weeks
- 25 weeks
- 18 weeks
Answer. 1. 12 weeks
Question 34. Most of the sexually transmitted diseases are completely curable if detected early and treated properly, except
- Hepatitis-B
- Genital herpes
- HIV infections
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 35. Which of the following causative agents of STDs can cross the placenta?
- Hepatitis-B
- HIV
- Syphilis
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 36. Which of the following methods of birth control can cause excessive menstrual bleeding and pain?
- Condom
- Cervical cap
- Oral contraceptive
- Intra-uterine device
Answer. 4. Intra-uterine device
Question 37. Which of the following is one of the safest method of birth control?
- The rhythm method
- Sterilization techniques
- Use of physical barriers
- Termination of unwanted pregnancy
Answer. 2. Sterilization techniques
Question 38. Tubectomy is to prevent
- Coitus
- Fertilization
- Egg formation
- Embryonic development
Answer. 2. Fertilization
Question 39. Preventive birth control measure is
- MTP
- Test-tube babies
- Preventing union of sperm and ovum
- Preventing sperms from entering uterus
Answer. 3. Preventing union of sperm and ovum
Question 40. Which of the following method of birth control is effective, easy to use, and less-expensive?
- IUD
- Condom
- Implant
- Diaphragm
Answer. 2. Condom
Question 41. Which of the following method of contraception is effective only up to a maximum period of 6 months following parturition?
- Cortus interruptus
- Lactational amenorrhea
- Periodic abstinance
- Condoms
Answer. 2. Lactational amenorrhea
Question 42. Which of the following are included in barrier method?
- Condoms
- Diaphrams
- Cervical caps and vault
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 43. In oogenesis, haploid egg is fertilized by sperm at which stage?
- Ovum
- Oogonium
- Primary oocyte
- Secondary oocyte
Answer. 4. Secondary oocyte
Question 44. The first polar body is formed at which stage of oogenesis?
- 1st meiosis
- 2nd mitosis
- 1st mitosis
- Differentiation
Answer. 1. 1st meiosis
Question 45. Vitallogenesis occurs during the formation of
- Ootid in the fallopian tube
- Oogonial cell in the Graafian follicle
- Secondary oocyte in the fallopian tube
- Primary oocyte in the Graafian follicle
Answer. 4. Primary oocyte in the Graafian follicle
Question 46. Fetal ejection reflex in human females is induced by
- Release of oxytocin from pituitary
- Fully developed fetus and placenta
- Differentiation of mammary glands
- Pressure exerted by amniotic fluid
Answer. 2. Fully developed fetus and placenta
Question 47. Which of the following statements is correct?
- Hormone releasing IUD make uterus unsuitable for implantation.
- IUDs are ideal contraceptives for females who want to delay pregnancy.
- IUD is the most widely accepted method of contraception in India.
- All the above.
Answer. 4. All the above.
Question 48. Which of the following can be used as an emergency contraceptive to avoid possible pregnancy?
- Progestogens
- IUD, within 72 h
- Diaphrams
- (1) and (2)
Answer. 4. (1) and (2)
Question 49. Which of the following statements is correct?
- MTP has a significant role in decreasing the population.
- Government of India legalized MTP in 1977 with some strict conditions.
- MTP is relatively safe during the first trimester.
- All the above.
Answer. 4. All the above.
Question 50. Infertility cases due to the inability of male partner to inseminate the female are corrected by
- ZIFT
- GIFT
- Artificial insemination
- ICSI
Answer. 3. Artificial insemination
Question 51. In vitro fertilization is a technique that involves the transfer of which one of the following into the fallopian tube?
- Either zygote or early embryo up to 8 cell stage
- Embryo only, up to 8 cell stage
- Embryo of 32 cell stage
- Zygote only
Answer. 1. Either zygote or early embryo up to 8 cell stage
Question 52. Which of the following statement is not true with respect to tubectomy or tubal ligation?
- It is more difficult than vasectomy and is even more difficult to reverse.
- No ovulation occurs; hence, no fertilization is possible.
- It involves ligation of both fallopian tubes.
- The failure rate of this approach is almost zero percent.
Answer. 2. No ovulation occurs; hence, no fertilization is possible.
Question 53. Which of the following hormone/s is/are maintained at high level during hormonal method of birth control?
- FSH
- LH
- Progesterone
- Both (1) and (2)
Answer. 3. Progesterone
Question 54. Injectable form of hormone-based contraceptive is
- Norplant
- Depo-Provera
- Mala-D
- Saheli
Answer. 2. Depo-Provera
Question 55. In the rhythm method of birth control, the couple refrains from intercourse
- One day before and after ovulation
- Two days before and after ovulation
- Three days before and after ovulation
- One week before and after ovulation
Answer. 3. Three days before and after ovulation
Question 56. Which of the following method is used during abortion?
- Vacuum aspiration
- Infusion of a saline solution
- Scraping
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 57. The action of which of the following hormone is blocked during the use of RU 486 (mifepristone)?
- FSH
- LH
- Progesterone
- hCG
Answer. 3. Progesterone
Question 58. Which of the following STD is not caused by a bacterium?
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Genital herpes
Answer. 4. Genital herpes
Question 59. Which of the following cannot be taken as the symptom of a female suffering from gonorrhea?
- Inflammation of urethra with painful urination
- Discharge of pus from vagina
- Inflammation of uterine tubes
- Peritonitis or inflammation of the peritoneum
Answer. 1. Inflammation of urethra with painful urination
Question 60. Which of the following stage of syphilis is characterized by skin rash, fever, and aches in joints and muscles?
- Primary stage
- Secondary stage
- Tertiary stage
- Neurosyphilis stage
Answer. 2. Secondary stage
Question 61. The use of which of the following contraceptive device has increased in recent years due to its additional benefit of protecting the user from contracting STDs and AIDS?
- Coitus interruptus
- IUDs (intra-uterine-devices)
- Condoms
- Vasectomy
Answer. 3. Condoms
Question 62. Which of the following have been found to be very effective as emergency contraceptives as they can be used to avoid possible pregnancy due to rape if given within 72 h?
A. Administration of progestogens
B. Progestogen-estrogen combination
C. IUDs
D. Condoms
- (D) only
- (A) and (B)
- (A), (B), and (C)
- (A), (B), (C), and (D)
Answer. 3. (A), (B), and (C)
Question 63. All the following statements about ZIFT are correct, but one is wrong. Which one is wrong?
- It is zygote intra-fallopian transfer (ZIFT).
- Zygote is transferred into the fallopian tube after IVF.
- Early embryos up to 8 blastomeres can also be transferred into the fallopian tubes.
- Embryos with more than 8 blastomeres are also transferred into the fallopian tubes.
Answer. 4. Embryos with more than 8 blastomeres are also transferred into the fallopian tubes.
Question 64. If a person is suffering from severe male infertility, in which the ejaculate contains very few sperms (oligozoospermia) or even no live sperm (azoospermia), it can be overcome by This should offer couples an alternative to using donor sperm.
- GIFT
- ZIFT
- ICSI
- IVF
Answer. 3. ICSI
Question 65. Which of the following sexually transmitted diseases is caused by a protozoan?
- Gonorrhoea
- Trichomoniasis
- Chlamydiasis
- Syphilis
Answer. 2. Trichomoniasis
Question 66. Which of the following contraceptive is an injectable form of the “birth control pill hormones” that prevent ovulation?
- Norplant
- Depo-Provera
- Saheli
- Mala-D
Answer. 2. Depo-Provera
Question 67. Which of the following STDs is caused by the human papilloma virus (HPV) and is transmitted through intimate contact with infected person?
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- AIDS
- Chlamydia
Answer. 2. Genital warts
Question 68. Norplant is
- A kind of plant
- A fertilizer factory
- A contraceptive
- A power generation plant
Answer. 3. A contraceptive
Question 69. Which of the following is an important detection technique for syphilis?
- Gram staining of the discharge
- Nucleic acid hybridization, PCR
- Antibody detection, c.g., VDRL
- Microscopic examination of culture
Answer. 3. Antibody detection, c.g., VDRL
Question 70. Which of the following virus has dsDNA as the genetic material and is transmitted mainly by sexual contact?
- Hepatitis-A
- Hepatitis-B
- Hepatitis-C
- All of these
Answer. 2. Hepatitis-B
Question 71. Which of the following drug and acts as an abortion drug?
- Saheli
- Mifepristone
- Mala-N
- Depo-Provera
Answer. 2. Mifepristone
Question 72. An important function of progesterone is
A. To prepare uterus for pregnancy
B. Implantation of embryo
C. Maintenance of pregnancy
D. To stimulate ADH
Codes:
- (A) and (B) are correct.
- (B) and (D) are correct.
- (A) and (C) are correct.
- (A), (B), and (C) are correct.
Answer. 4. (A), (B), and (C) are correct.
Question 73. Menstrual cycle is controlled by
A. Estrogen and progesterone of ovary
B. FSH of pituitary
C. FSH and LH of pituitary
D. Oxytocin hormone
Codes:
- (A) and (B) are correct.
- (B) and (D) are correct.
- (A) and (C) are correct.
- (A), (B), and (C) are correct.
Answer. 4. (A), (B), and (C) are correct.
Question 74. Which hormone level reaches its peak during the luteal phase of menstrual cycle?
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Luteinizing hormone
- Follicle stimulating hormone
Answer. 2. Progesterone
Question 75. The 32-cells stage of the human embryo is
- Smaller than the fertilized egg
- Of the same size as the fertilized egg
- Two times the size of the fertilized egg
- Four times the size of the fertilized egg
Answer. 2. Of the same size as the fertilized egg
Question 76. Which one of the following is the correct matching of events occurring during menstrual cycle?
- Menstruation: Breakdown of myometrium and ovum not fertilized
- Ovulation: LH and FSH attain peak level and sharp fall in the secretion of progesterone
- Proliferative: Rapid regeneration of myometrium and maturation of Graafian phase follicle
- Corpus luteum: Development of secretory phase and increased secretion of progesterone
Answer. 4. Corpus luteum: Development of secretory phase and increased secretion of progesterone
Question 77. RCH stands for
- Routine check-up of health
- Reproduction cum hygiene
- Reversible contraceptive hazards
- Reproduction and child healthcare
Answer. 4. Reproduction and child healthcare
Question 78. What is true about “Saheli””?
(1) Developed at CDRL, Lucknow
(2) Contains a steroidal preparation
(3) “Once-a-week” pill
(4) Many side-effects
(5) High contraceptive value
(6) Very few side-effects
(7) Low contraceptive value
- (1), (2), (3), (5), (6)
- (1), (3), (5), (4)
- (2), (3), (4), (5)
- (1), (3), (4), (5)
Answer. 2. (1), (3), (5), (4)
Question 79. Which of the following statements is correct with reference to a test-tube baby?
- Fertilization of egg is completed outside the body; the fertilized egg is then placed in the womb of the mother where gestation is completed.
- Fertilization of egg is completed in the female genital tract. It is then taken out and grown in a large test tube.
- A prematurely born baby is reared in an incubator.
- Fertilization of egg and growth of embryo is completed in a large test tube.
Answer. 1. Fertilization of egg is completed outside the body; the fertilized egg is then placed in the womb of the mother where gestation is completed.
Question 80. A test-tube baby means
- Fertilization and development both in uterus
- Fertilization in vitro and then transplantation in uterus
- A baby grown in test tube
- Fertilized and developed embryo in test tube
Answer. 2. Fertilization in vitro and then transplantation in uterus
Question 81. What is the work of copper-T?
- To inhibit ovulation
- To inhibit fertilization
- To inhibit implantation of blastocyst
- To inhibit gametogenesis
Answer. 2. To inhibit fertilization
Question 82. What is the work of progesterone which is present in oral contraceptive pills?
- To inhibit ovulation
- To check oogenesis
- To check entry of sperms into cervix and to make them inactive
- To check sexual behavior
Answer. 1. To inhibit ovulation
Question 83. Which is showing accurate pairing?
- Syphilis-Treponema pallidum
- AIDS-Bacillus conjugalis
- Gonorrhoea-Leishmania donovani
- Typhoid-Mycobacterium leprae
Answer. 1. Syphilis-Treponema pallidum
Question 84. Test-tube baby means a baby born when
- It is developed in a test tube
- It is developed through tissue culture method
- The ovum is fertilized externally and thereafter implanted in the uterus
- It develops from a non-fertilized uterus
Answer. 3. The ovum is fertilized externally and thereafter implanted in the uterus
Question 85. Given below are four methods (A)-(D) and their modes of action (1)-(4) in achieving contraception. Select their correct matching from the four options that follow:
Method Mode of action
A. The pill (1) Prevents sperms reaching cervix
B. Condom (2) Prevents implantation
C. Vasectomy (3) Prevents ovulation
D. Copper-T (4) Semen contains no sperms
- A-(3), B-(4), C-(1), D-(2)
- A-(2), B(3), C-(1), D-(4)
- A-(3), B-(1), C-(4), D-(2)
- A-(4), B-(1), C-(2), D-(3)
Answer. 3. A-(3), B-(1), C-(4), D-(2)
Question 86. Consider the statements given below regarding contra- ception and answer as directed thereafter.
1. Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP) during first trimester is generally safe.
2. Generally, the chances of conception are nil until mother breast-feeds the infant up to two years.
3. Intra-uterine devices such as copper-T are effective contraceptives.
4. Contraception pills may be taken up to 1 week after coitus to prevent conception.
Which two of the above statements are correct?
- (1), (3)
- (1), (2)
- (2), (3)
- (3), (4)
Answer. 1. (1), (3)
Question 87. Amniocentesis is
- Digestion of amino acid
- Conversion of glucose to amino acids
- Taking out of cells near the fetus
- Killing of child before birth
Answer. 3. Taking out of cells near the fetus
Question 88. What is the function of copper-T?
- Checks mutation
- Stops zygote formation
- Stops fertilization
- Stops obliteration of blastocoel
Answer. 3. Stops fertilization
Question 89. AIDS disease was first reported in
- Russia
- USA
- Germany
- France
Answer. 2. USA
Question 90. Tubectomy prevents pregnancy by
- Preventing fertilization
- Preventing ovulation
- Altering FSH levels in ovary
- Altering LH levels in ovary
Answer. 1. Preventing fertilization
Question 91. Progesterone pill helps in preventing pregnancy by not allowing
- Ova formation
- Fertilization
- Implantation
- None of these
Answer. 1. Ova formation
Question 92. Oral contraceptive pills function by
- Inhibiting ovulation
- Stimulating ovulation
- Stimulating the motility and secretory activity of oviduct
- None of the above
Answer. 1. Inhibiting ovulation
Question 93. The most important component of oral contraceptive pills is
- Progesterone-estrogen
- Growth hormone
- Thyroxine
- Luteinizing hormone
Answer. 1. Progesterone-estrogen
Question 94. Amniocentesis is a technique to
- Determine any disease in heart
- Determine any hereditary disease in the embryo
- Know about the disease of brain
- Grow cell on culture medium
Answer. 2. Determine any hereditary disease in the embryo
Question 95. Which of the following is a technique of direct introduction of gametes into the oviduct?
- MTS
- ET
- IVF
- POST
Answer. 3. IVF
Question 96. Syphilis is caused by
- Treponema pallidum
- Plasmodium
- Neisseria gonorrhea
- Entamoeba histolytica
Answer. 1. Treponema pallidum
Question 97. Gonorrhoea is caused by
- Treponema pallidum
- Entamoeba gingivalis
- Mycobacterium leprae
- Neisseria gonorrhiae
Answer. 4. Neisseria gonorrhiae
Question 98. Which is non-invasive technique of genetic counseling?
- Amniocentesis
- Chorionic biopsy
- Fetal blood sampling
- Ultrasonography
Answer. 4. Ultrasonography
Question 99. Which one of the following organisms cause syphilis?
- Neisseria gonorrhoae
- Treponema pallidum
- Pasteurella pestis
- Clostridium botulinum
Answer. 2. Treponema pallidum
Question 100. The common means of transmission of AIDS is
- Sexual intercourse
- Blood transfusion
- Placental transfer
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 101. AIDS is transmitted
- Sexually
- Parenterally
- Vertically
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 102. Which is the causal agent for syphilis?
- Haemophilus durei
- Treponema pallidum
- Chlamydia trachomatis
- All of the above
Answer. 2. Treponema pallidum
Question 103. Component of oral pills is
- Progesterone
- Oxytocin
- Relaxin
- None of these
Answer. 1. Progesterone
Question 104. Contraceptive oral pills help birth control by
- Preventing ovulation
- Killing the sperms
- Forming barriers between sperms-ova
- Killing the ova
Answer. 1. Preventing ovulation
Question 105. GIFT involves transfer of
- A mixture of sperms and ova into the uterus
- Embryo into the uterus
- A mixture of sperms and ova into the fallopian tube
- Zygote into the fallopian tube
Answer. 3. A mixture of sperms and ova into the fallopian tube
Question 106. In the production of test-tube babies,
- Fertilization and fetus formation is external
- Fertilization and fetus formation is internal
- Fertilization is internal and fetus formation is external
- Fertilization is external and fetus formation is internal
Answer. 4. Fertilization is external and fetus formation is internal
Question 107. The first case of IVF-ET technique success was reported by
- Louis Joy Brown and Banting Best
- Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards
- Robert Steptoe and Gilbert Brown
- Baylis and Starling Taylor
Answer. 2. Patrick Steptoe and Robert Edwards
Question 108. Which of the following is a mechanical barrier used in birth control?
- Loop
- Dalkon shield
- Copper-T
- Diaphragm
Answer. 4. Diaphragm
Question 109. Which of the following birth control measure can be considered as the safest?
- The rhythm method
- The use of physical barriers
- Termination of unwanted pregnancy
- Sterilization techniques
Answer. 4. Sterilization techniques
Question 110. A sexually transmitted disease symptomized by the development of chancre on the genitals is caused by the infection of
- Treponema pallidum
- Neisseria gonorrhoeae
- Human immuno deficiency virus
- Hepatitis B virus
Answer. 1. Neisseria gonorrhoeae
Question 111. Surgical removal of vas deferens is called
- Tubectomy
- Vasectomy
- Vasectolysis
- None of these
Answer. 2. Vasectomy
Question 112. Amniocentesis is a technique used to
- Determine errors in amino acid metabolism in embryo
- Pinpoint specific cardiac ailments in embryo
- Determine any hereditary genetic abnormality in embryo
- All of the above
Answer. 3. Determine any hereditary genetic abnormality in embryo
Question 113. Oral contraceptives are prescribed in females to check
- Entry of sperms in vagina
- Implantation
- Ovulation
- Fertilization
Answer. 3. Ovulation
Question 114. Which one of the following is a sexually transmitted disease?
- Cancer
- Syphilis
- Diphtheria
- Myocarditis
Answer. 2. Syphilis
Question 115. The status of the fetus for genetic counseling can be determined by
- Amniocentesis
- Amniocentesis
- Aminoacidopathy
- Fetocentesis
Answer. 2. Amniocentesis
Question 116. The test which is misused for the identification of an un born baby is
- Clotting test
- Amniocentesis
- Erythroblastosis
- Angiogram
Answer. 2. Amniocentesis
Question 117. Amniocentesis detects
- Deformity in brain
- Deformity in heart
- Hereditary disease
- All of these
Answer. 4. All of these
Question 118. Which of the following is a method of birth control?
- IUD
- GIFT
- HTF
- IVF-ET
Answer. 1. IUD
Question 119. Tubectomy
- Prevents implantation
- Prevents fetal development
- Prevents fertilization
- All of the above
Answer. 3. Prevents fertilization
Question 120. The present population of the world is about
- 500 million
- 100 million
- 15 billion
- 6 billion
Answer. 4. 6 billion
Question 121. GIFT is
- Embryo implantation after in vivo fertilization
- Sperm injection for in vivo fertilization
- Embryo implantation after in vitro fertilization
- Egg implantation for in vitro fertilization
Answer. 2. Sperm injection for in vivo fertilization
Question 122. Copper-T acts by
- Suppression of fertilization by fanning a membrane
- Disturbing the site of implantation of blastocyst
- Acting as a barrier
- None of these
Answer. 2. Disturbing the site of implantation of blastocyst
Question 123. Each couple should produce only two children which will help in
- Checking pollution
- Stabilizing the ecosystem
- Fertility of soil
- Improving food-web
Answer. 2. Stabilizing the ecosystem
Question 124. Amniocentesis has helped
- The childless couples
- In establishment of biological superiority of females
- In waste of money
Answer. 2. In establishment of biological superiority of females
Question 125. The technique which makes use of amniotic fluid for the detection of prenatal disorder is called
- Laparoscopy
- Amniocentesis
- Endoscopy
- Ultrasound
Answer. 2. Amniocentesis
Question 126. In vitro fertilization is a technique that involves the transfer of which one of the following into the fallopian tube?
- Zygote only
- Embryo only, up to 8 cell stage
- Either zygote or early embryo up to 8 cell stage
- Embryo of 32 cell stage
Answer. 3. Either zygote or early embryo up to 8 cell stage
Question 127. The permissible use of the technique amniocentesis is for
- Detecting any genetic abnormality
- Detecting sex of the unborn fetus
- Artificial insemination
- Transfer of embryo into the uterus of a surrogate mother
Answer. 1. Detecting any genetic abnormality
Question 128. Cu ions released from copper-releasing intra-uterine devices (IUDs)
- Prevent ovulation
- Make uterus unsuitable for implantation
- Increase phagocytosis of sperms
- Suppress sperm motility
Answer. 4. Suppress sperm motility
Question 129. Which of the following cannot be considered as assisted reproductive technology?
- In vitro fertilization (IVF)
- Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP)
- Gamete intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT)
- Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
Answer. 2. Medical termination of pregnancy (MTP)
Question 130. What is the figure given showing in particular?
- Uterine cancer
- Tubectomy
- Vasectomy
- Ovarian cancer
Answer. 2. Tubectomy
Question 131. The Test-Tube Baby Program employs which one of the following techniques?
- Intra-uterine insemination (IUI)
- Gamete intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT)
- Zygote intra-fallopian transfer (ZIFT)
- Intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)
Answer. 3. Zygote intra-fallopian transfer (ZIFT)
Question 132. Identify the human developmental stage shown in the figure as well as the related right place of its occurrence in a normal pregnant woman. Select the right option for the two together.
Options:
Developmental stage Site of occurrence
Late morula Middle part of fallopian tube
Blastula End part of fallopian tube
Blastocyst Uterine wall
8-celled morula Starting point of fallopian tube
Answer. 3. Blastocyst Uterine wall
Question 133. One of the legal methods of birth control is
- By abstaining from coitus from day 10 to 17 of the menstrual cycle
- By having coitus at the time of day break
- By premature ejaculation during coitus
- Abortion by taking an appropriate medicine
Answer. 4. Abortion by taking an appropriate medicine
Question 134. Artificial insemination means
- Transfer of sperms of husband to a test tube containing ova
- Artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina
- Introduction of sperms of a healthy donor directly into the ovary
- Transfer of sperms of a healthy donor to a test tube containing ova
Answer. 2. Artificial introduction of sperms of a healthy donor into the vagina