Subject: Biology

Topic : How do organisms

reproduce? Exam Prep Session 01 Class: X

1. Which of the following hormones play a role during ovulation and menstrual
cycle?

 A. Insulin, glucagon

 B. FSH, LH, estrogen and Progesterone

 C. Corticotropins, growth hormone

 D. Testosterone and progesterone

FSH and LH secreted by pituitary control the ovum development and
hormonal secretions of the ovary. Ovary secretes oestrogen and
progesterone which causes cyclical changes in the uterus. Thus, in turn, all
these four hormones are responsible for ovulation and menstrual cycle.

2. What happens during menopause?

A. No menstruation.
B. No maturation of new follicles.
C. The ovaries stop the secretion of oestrogen

 A. A and B

 B. B only

 C. A, B and C

 D. C only
Menopause is the time in all women's lives when menstrual cycle stops
permanently. It typically occurs between 49 and 52 years of age. At
menopause, no oestrogen is secreted by the ovaries and thus, no new
follicles and hence, no ovulation occurs; therefore, menstruation stops.

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 3. The time period when the body undergoes changes, leading to reproductive
maturity is called ______.

 A. growth

 B. adolescence

 C. development

 D. marriage
Adolescence is the intermediate growing stage between childhood and
adulthood. During adolescence, the body undergoes many physical and
psychological changes and attains reproductive maturity. This period varies
from person to person.

4. Given below are the steps which occur when an egg is not fertilised.
Arrange them in order.
A) Menstruation occurs.
B) Endometrium degenerates.
C) Progestrone production stops.
D) Corpus luteum degenerates into corpus albicans.

 A. D -> C -> B -> A

 B. A -> C -> D -> B

 C. A -> D -> C -> B

 D. A -> B -> C -> D

If the egg is not fertilised after ovulation, corpus luteum starts degenerating.
Corpus luteum produces progestrone. Hence, progestrone production stops.
Progestrone is responsible for the maintenance of endometrium. When
progestrone levels go low, endometrium starts degenerating. This leads to
the shredding of egg along with endometrium and blood. This is called
menstruation.

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 5. Menses consists of blood and mucousal tissue from the inner lining of
______ along with the ______ , which comes out through the vagina.

 A. fallopian tube, sperms

 B. fallopian tube, unfertilized egg

 C. uterus, unfertilized egg

 D. uterus, zygote
Menstruation is the process where the unfertilized egg along with the
ruptured uterine wall(endometrium) comes out as blood through vagina.

6.
The fluid part of semen is contributed by

i. Seminal vesicle

ii. Prostate

iii. Urethra

iv. Bulbourethral gland

 A. I and II

 B. I, II and IV

 C. II, III and IV

 D. I an IV

The male accessory glands include paired seminal vesicles, a prostate and
paired bulbourethral glands. Secretions of these glands constitute the fluid
of semen which is rich in fructose, calcium and certain enzymes. The
secretions of bulbourethral glands also help in the lubrication of the penis.
The urethra is the duct that extends through the penis in male reproductive
system and serves a common passage for both sperm and urine. In
females, urethra has no reproductive function.

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 7. ___ are two hormones produced by ovary which take part in menstrual cycle
and maintenance of pregnancy.

 A. Estrogen and Progesterone

 B. Testosterone and cortisol

 C. Insulin and glucagon

 D. FSH and LH
Estrogen and Progesterone are the two main hormones secreted by ovary
which take part in menstrual cycle and pregnancy. During pregnancy, these
hormones prevent the ovary from releasing an egg, thicken the cervical
mucus and making it difficult for the sperm to reach the egg and change the
lining of the uterus and making implantation difficult.

8.
Arrange the following events of the menstrual cycle in correct sequence.
a) release of an egg from the ovary
b) breakdown of the thickened inner wall of the uterus
c) thickening of the wall of the uterus
d) maturation of the ovum

 A. d→a→b→c

 B. a→b→d→c

 C. d→a→c→b

 D. a→c→d→b

Every month, usually one egg matures and is released from an ovary by a
process called ovulation. In the meantime, the inner lining of the uterus
starts thickening and continues to do so even after ovulation, in order to
prepare for a fertilised egg. If fertilisation does not happen, the
thickened inner lining is broken down and shed in the form of blood.

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 9. Given are some events occurring in plant fertilisation.
A. Pollen grains land on stigma.
B. Tip of pollen tube breaks and releases the male gametes.
C. Pollen tube is formed.
D. Male gamete fuses with the egg.
Choose the option which represents the correct sequence of events?

 A. A→B → C→D

 B. A→C → B→D

 C. A→D→B→C

 D. A→D → C→B
Once the pollen lands on the stigma, it forms a pollen tube. The pollen tube
moves through the style and reaches the ovary. Once it reaches the ovule,
the tip of the pollen tube bursts and releases the male gametes. In the
ovule, the male gamete fuses with the egg cell (female gamete) to form the
zygote. The zygote develops into the plant embryo and the ovule develops
into the seed.

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 10. Sexual reproduction is better mode of reproduction because

 A. Faster mode of reproduction

 B. off spring have better chances of survival

 C. are identical to one another

 D. are bigger in size

During sexual reproduction male and female gametes are fused together to
form zygote. The gene from two different sources mix together and
develops some new features in new progeny. The new traits help the
organisms to survive in adverse condition also.

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