Male Reproductive Function
- Previous year questions on Male Reproductive Function for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Physiology section of the exam.
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- 62 live questions in Male Reproductive Function.
- 5 of 62 questions carry a verified exam year: 2018, 2019.
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- Question set last updated 6 Sept 2026.
Q1.Testosterone secreted by,
- ALeydig's cells.✓ Correct answer
- BSomatotropic cells.
- CAcidophilic cells.
- DGonadotropic cells
Q2.Sperm remains in epididymis for ____ hours?
- A24✓ Correct answer
- B48
- C72
- D96
Q3.A major function of the epididymis is
- AStorage and transport of mature sperm✓ Correct answer
- BProduction of testosterone
- CSecretion of estrogens
- DProduction of inhibin
Q4.The production of mature spermatozoa from spermatogonia
- ATakes 32 days
- BTakes 70 days✓ Correct answer
- CTakes 150 days
- DIs unaffected by Kallmann's syndrome
Q5.Sperm acquires motility in:
- ASeminal vesicle
- BTestes
- CEpididymis✓ Correct answer
- DEjaculatory duct
Q6.The enzyme, 5a-reductase is responsible for
- AConversion of cholesterol to pregnenolone and enhancing steroidogenesis
- BConversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone✓ Correct answer
- CAromatization of testosterone to estradiol
- DIncreasing the synthesis of LH
Q7.Sperm get nutrition from:
- AFructose✓ Correct answer
- BGlucose
- CSucrose
- DAmylase
Q8.Mullerian inhibiting substance secreted by
- AStroma
- BSertoli cells✓ Correct answer
- CLeydig cells
- DAll of the above
Q9.Which of the following hormones will be affected most after the change in sex hormone binding globulin?
- ATestosterone✓ Correct answer
- BEstrogen
- CProgesterone
- DDHEA
Q10.Dihydrotestosterone acts on
- APituitary
- BExternal genitalia✓ Correct answer
- CInternal genitalia
- DTestis
Answer key
Q1: A. Leydig's cells; Q2: A. 24; Q3: A. Storage and transport of mature sperm; Q4: B. Takes 70 days; Q5: C. Epididymis; Q6: B. Conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone; Q7: A. Fructose; Q8: B. Sertoli cells; Q9: A. Testosterone; Q10: B. External genitalia.
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