Chapter 5- Principles of Inheritance and Variation (Part- 1 )
1. Which of the following hormones is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?
- Estrogen
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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2. The conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is facilitated by:
- Androgen-binding protein (ABP)
- 5-alpha reductase
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
- Inhibin
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3. Which of the following hormones is released from the anterior pituitary and stimulates milk production in mammary glands?
- Prolactin
- Oxytocin
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
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4. The primary function of leydig cells in the testes is to:
- Produce sperm cells
- Produce testosterone
- Produce estrogen
- Produce progesterone
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5. The hormone responsible for the maintenance of corpus luteum during pregnancy is:
- Progesterone
- Estrogen
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
- Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)
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6. Which of the following is responsible for the release of mature eggs from the ovary?
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Luteinizing hormone (LH)
- Progesterone
- Estrogen
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7. The cells lining the inner surface of seminiferous tubules are called:
- Sertoli cells
- Leydig cells
- Interstitial cells
- Germ cells
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8. Which of the following is a function of oxytocin in females?
- Stimulation of testosterone production
- Stimulation of milk ejection
- Stimulation of uterine contractions during labor
- Stimulation of sperm production
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9. Which of the following is a primary female sex organ?
- Ovary
- Uterus
- Vagina
- Fallopian tube
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10. The release of luteinizing hormone (LH) is controlled by:
- Hypothalamus
- Pineal gland
- Thyroid gland
- Adrenal gland
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