Which hormone produced by Sertoli cells exerts negative feedback on FSH secretion?
Correct answer B. Inhibin
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Reproduction MCQs
Reproduction MCQs are multiple-choice questions on how organisms produce offspring, with a focus on the human male and female reproductive systems, their hormones, the menstrual cycle and sexually transmitted diseases. Every question on MCQs360 shows the correct answer instantly, so you can check what you know as you revise.
- Biological Molecules 74
- Coordination and Control 72
- Biology Diagnostic 70
- Cell Structure and Function 67
- Biotechnology 65
- Reproduction 58
- Bioenergetics 55
- Circulation 50
- Inheritance 48
- Digestion 45
- Immunity 45
- Support and Movement 45
- Acellular Life (Viruses) 45
- Homeostasis 45
- Respiration and Gaseous Exchange 45
- Evolution 45
- Enzymes 45
- Cell Cycle 41
- Chromosome and DNA 40
- Biology Introduction 38
- Ecosystem 27
On which cells in the testes does FSH act to support spermatogenesis?
Correct answer D. Sertoli cells
Which hormone stimulates the interstitial (Leydig) cells to secrete testosterone?
Correct answer D. Luteinising hormone (LH)
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In which structure do sperm mature and gain the ability to swim before ejaculation?
Correct answer C. Epididymis
Why are the human testes located in the scrotum outside the abdominal cavity?
Correct answer B. Sperm production requires a temperature about 2 to 3 °C below core body temperature
Which accessory gland contributes a fructose-rich fluid that supplies energy to sperm?
Correct answer B. Seminal vesicle
Which duct carries sperm from the epididymis towards the urethra?
Correct answer A. Vas deferens
Where does fertilisation normally take place in the human female?
Correct answer A. Oviduct (fallopian tube)
Where does the human embryo normally implant?
Correct answer D. Endometrium of the uterus
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Which event directly triggers ovulation in the menstrual cycle?
Correct answer D. A surge in luteinising hormone (LH)
What causes the sharp rise in LH just before ovulation?
Correct answer C. High oestrogen levels exerting positive feedback on the hypothalamus and pituitary
Which hormone is mainly secreted by the corpus luteum?
Correct answer D. Progesterone
What causes menstruation to begin when pregnancy does not occur?
Correct answer A. Degeneration of the corpus luteum and a fall in progesterone
Which hormone stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles at the start of the menstrual cycle?
Correct answer B. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
What is the main effect of rising oestrogen during the follicular phase?
Correct answer A. Repair and thickening of the endometrium
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Why does a home pregnancy test detect human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG) in urine?
Correct answer B. hCG is produced only by the early embryo and placenta
What is the role of the acrosome during fertilisation?
Correct answer A. Releasing enzymes that digest a path through the layers around the oocyte
What prevents more than one sperm from fertilising a human oocyte?
Correct answer C. The cortical reaction that hardens the zona pellucida
How many functional gametes are produced from one primary oocyte and from one primary spermatocyte respectively?
Correct answer B. 1 and 4
At what stage is the human female gamete when it is released at ovulation?
Correct answer C. Secondary oocyte arrested in metaphase II
About Reproduction MCQs
The human reproduction questions cover the testes, seminiferous tubules, Sertoli and Leydig cells, the ovary and its follicles, oviducts and uterus, fertilisation and early development. Hormone questions test the roles of FSH, LH, testosterone, oestrogen, progesterone and inhibin, the phases of the menstrual cycle and the feedback that controls them. A further set covers sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhoea, syphilis, genital herpes and AIDS, their causative agents and main symptoms. From the wider FSc course there are also questions on asexual reproduction, parthenogenesis, alternation of generations in plants, seed dormancy, photoperiodism and the evolution of the pollen tube.
Key facts to remember
- The human menstrual cycle lasts about 28 days on average, with ovulation around the 14th day.
- A surge of LH from the anterior pituitary triggers ovulation.
- Testosterone is secreted by the interstitial (Leydig) cells of the testes.
- Sertoli cells nourish developing sperm and secrete inhibin, which reduces FSH secretion.
- Fertilisation in humans normally takes place in the oviduct (fallopian tube).
- Syphilis is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, and gonorrhoea by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
Exams that include Reproduction MCQs
Pakistan
- MDCAT
- NUMS
- AKU
- FSc boards
India
- NEET
Bangladesh
- HSC
- Medical Admission Test
How to prepare for Reproduction MCQs
- Draw the menstrual cycle with hormone levels, follicle development and the uterine lining on one timeline.
- Make a table of reproductive hormones listing the gland that makes each, its target and its effect.
- Learn each sexually transmitted disease with its causative organism, whether it is bacterial or viral, and its main symptom.
- Label diagrams of the male and female reproductive systems until you can draw them from memory.
Frequently asked questions
Which exams ask Reproduction MCQs?
In Pakistan, Reproduction questions appear in MDCAT, the NUMS and AKU entry tests and FSc board papers. Students in India meet the same content in NEET, and in Bangladesh it is tested in HSC Biology and the Medical Admission Test.
Which hormones control the menstrual cycle?
FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary control follicle growth and ovulation. The developing follicle secretes oestrogen, which builds up the uterine lining, and after ovulation the corpus luteum secretes progesterone to maintain it. Falling progesterone leads to menstruation.
What is the role of Sertoli cells?
Sertoli cells line the seminiferous tubules of the testes. They support and nourish developing sperm cells, and they secrete inhibin, a hormone that acts on the anterior pituitary to reduce the secretion of FSH by negative feedback.
Last reviewed October 2026