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Course Introduction
Reproductive Biology explores the fundamental principles and mechanisms underlying reproduction in humans and other animals. This course covers topics such as reproductive anatomy and physiology, gametogenesis, hormonal regulation, fertilization, embryonic development, and reproductive health. Students also examine current research in reproductive technology, contraception, infertility, and ethical considerations related to reproductive sciences. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and laboratory work, the course provides a comprehensive understanding of the biological and clinical aspects of reproduction.
Recommended Textbook
The Developing Human Clinically Oriented Embryology 10th Edition by Keith L. Moore
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Q1) ________ Changes occur in it that inhibit entry of sperm
A)Polar body
B)Capacitation
C)Acrosome
D)Zona pellucida
E)Pronuclei
Answer: D
Q2) ________ Haploid nuclei that fuse to form a zygote
A)Polar body
B)Capacitation
C)Acrosome
D)Zona pellucida
E)Pronuclei
Answer: E
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Q1) ________ Develops as a localized thickening of hypoblast
A)Corpus luteum
B)Zona pellucida
C)Prechordal plate
D)Ectopic implantation
E)Chorionic sac
Answer: C
Q2) ________ Surrounds embryo,amnion,and umbilical vesicle (yolk sac)
A)Corpus luteum
B)Zona pellucida
C)Prechordal plate
D)Ectopic implantation
E)Chorionic sac
Answer: E
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Q1) ________ Aggregation of angioblasts
A)Allantois
B)Primitive streak
C)Notochord
D)Blood island
E)Neural plate
Answer: D
Q2) ________ Diverticulum of umbilical vesicle (yolk sac)
A)Allantois
B)Primitive streak
C)Notochord
D)Blood island
E)Neural plate
Answer: A
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Q1) ________ Forms the major part of the diaphragm
A)Limb bud
B)Neuropore
C)Septum transversum
D)Cervical sinus
E)Stomodeum
Q2) ________ Outgrowth of the ventrolateral body wall
A)Limb bud
B)Neuropore
C)Septum transversum
D)Cervical sinus
E)Stomodeum
Q3) ________ Primordial mouth
A)Limb bud
B)Neuropore
C)Septum transversum
D)Cervical sinus
E)Stomodeum
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Q1) ________ Skin is wrinkled and pink to red
A)12 weeks
B)16 weeks
C)20 weeks
D)25 weeks
E)29 weeks
Q2) ________ Head constitutes about half of the fetus
A)12 weeks
B)16 weeks
C)20 weeks
D)25 weeks
E)29 weeks
Q3) ________ Skeleton first shows clearly on radiographs and sonograms
A)12 weeks
B)16 weeks
C)20 weeks
D)25 weeks
E)29 weeks
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Q1) ________ Forms on the surfaces of chorionic villi
A)Separate placentas and membranes
B)Fibrinoid material
C)Amniochorionic membrane
D)Monochorionic placenta
E)Syncytial knot
Q2) ________ Features of maternal surface of placenta
A)Anchoring villi
B)Cytotrophoblast
C)Amnion
D)Battledore placenta
E)Cotyledons
Q3) ________ Fetal surface of placenta
A)Anchoring villi
B)Cytotrophoblast
C)Amnion
D)Battledore placenta
E)Cotyledons
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Q1) ________ Mental deficiency (retardation),low-set ears,and early postnatal death
A)47, XXX
B)45, XO
C)Trisomy 18
D)Trisomy 21
E)47, XXY
Q2) ________ Intracellular parasite often found in cats
A)Cytomegalovirus
B)Androgenic agents
C)Thalidomide
D)Toxoplasma gondii
E)Aminopterin
Q3) ________ Mother may be infected with it by eating poorly cooked meat
A)Cytomegalovirus
B)Androgenic agents
C)Thalidomide
D)Toxoplasma gondii
E)Aminopterin
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Q1) ________ Posterolateral diaphragmatic defect
A)Costodiaphragmatic recess
B)Cervical myotomes
C)Congenital hiatal hernia
D)Pleuroperitoneal membrane
E)Pericardioperitoneal canal
Q2) ________ Forms median part of the diaphragm
A)Esophageal mesentery
B)Pleuropericardial membrane
C)Phrenic nerves
D)Crura of the diaphragm
E)Embryonic mediastinum
Q3) ________ Large esophageal opening
A)Costodiaphragmatic recess
B)Cervical myotomes
C)Congenital hiatal hernia
D)Pleuroperitoneal membrane
E)Pericardioperitoneal canal
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Q1) ________ Thymus
A)First pharyngeal pouch
B)Second pharyngeal pouch
C)Third pharyngeal pouch
D)Fourth pharyngeal pouch
E)Fifth pharyngeal pouch
Q2) ________ Internal branchial sinus
A)First pharyngeal pouch
B)Second pharyngeal pouch
C)Third pharyngeal pouch
D)Fourth pharyngeal pouch
E)Fifth pharyngeal pouch
Q3) ________ Gives rise to the lateral palatine process
A)First pharyngeal arch
B)Second pharyngeal arch
C)Third pharyngeal arch
D)Fourth pharyngeal arch
E)Sixth pharyngeal arch
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Q1) ________ Faulty partitioning of the cloaca
A)Pyloric stenosis
B)Anorectal agenesis
C)Esophageal atresia
D)Omphalocele
E)Polyhydramnios
Q2) ________ Derived from foregut
A)Spleen
B)Omphaloenteric duct (yolk stalk)
C)Gallbladder
D)Appendix
E)Celiac trunk
Q3) ________ Duodenal obstruction
A)Pyloric stenosis
B)Anorectal agenesis
C)Esophageal atresia
D)Omphalocele
E)Polyhydramnios
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Q1) ________ Caused by dilations of the nephron loops
A)Renal agenesis
B)Nephrogenic cord
C)Metanephric diverticulum
D)Kidney lobes
E)Polycystic kidney
Q2) ________ Hypospadias
A)Urogenital folds
B)Rete testis
C)Glandular plate
D)Genital tubercle
E)External oblique aponeurosis
Q3) ________ Navicular fossa
A)Urogenital folds
B)Rete testis
C)Glandular plate
D)Genital tubercle
E)External oblique aponeurosis
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Q1) ________ Most common cardiac defect
A)Ductus arteriosus
B)Septum primum
C)Sixth pharyngeal arch artery
D)Sinus venosus
E)Umbilical vein
Q2) ________ Right ventricular hypertrophy
A)Ductus arteriosus
B)Septum primum
C)Sixth pharyngeal arch artery
D)Sinus venosus
E)Umbilical vein
Q3) ________ Ductus venosus
A)Ductus arteriosus
B)Septum primum
C)Sixth pharyngeal arch artery
D)Sinus venosus
E)Umbilical vein
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Q1) ________ Styloid process
A)Centrum
B)Epiphysial plate
C)Frontal bone
D)Anterior fontanelle
E)Cartilaginous viscerocranium
Q2) ________ Forms by intramembranous ossification
A)Centrum
B)Epiphysial plate
C)Frontal bone
D)Anterior fontanelle
E)Cartilaginous viscerocranium
Q3) ________ Growth of long bones
A)Centrum
B)Epiphysial plate
C)Frontal bone
D)Anterior fontanelle
E)Cartilaginous viscerocranium
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Q1) ________ Exerts an inductive influence
A)Upper limb
B)Apical ectodermal ridge
C)Somites
D)Meromelia
E)Lower limb
Q2) ________ Absence of the limbs
A)Dermatome
B)Phocomelia
C)Digital rays
D)End of fourth week
E)Amelia
Q3) ________ Condensations of mesenchyme
A)Dermatome
B)Phocomelia
C)Digital rays
D)End of fourth week
E)Amelia
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Q1) ________ Cerebellum
A)Telencephalon
B)Diencephalon
C)Mesencephalon
D)Metencephalon
E)Myelencephalon
Q2) ________ Sympathetic ganglion cells
A)Neural crest cells
B)Alar plates
C)Basal plates
D)Neuroepithelium
E)Spinal ganglion cells
Q3) ________ Pons
A)Telencephalon
B)Diencephalon
C)Mesencephalon
D)Metencephalon
E)Myelencephalon
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Q1) ________ Ganglion cells of retina
A)Scleral venous sinus
B)Optic nerve
C)Corneal epithelium
D)Central artery of retina
E)Pupillary membrane
Q2) ________ External acoustic meatus
A)Conjunctival epithelium
B)Neuroectoderm
C)First pharyngeal pouch
D)First pharyngeal groove
E)Mesenchyme
Q3) ________ Neuroectoderm
A)Scleral venous sinus
B)Optic nerve
C)Corneal epithelium
D)Central artery of retina
E)Pupillary membrane
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Q1) ________ Lanugo
A)Tetracyclines
B)Ameloblastic layer
C)Hair follicles
D)Neural crest cells
E)Epithelial root sheath of the developing tooth
Q2) ________ Periodontal ligament
A)Dental pulp
B)Predentin
C)Dental sac
D)Enamel
E)Cement
Q3) ________ Odontoblasts
A)Dental pulp
B)Predentin
C)Dental sac
D)Enamel
E)Cement
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