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The corona radiate of an ovum acts as a barrier for the penetration of sperms. How do sperms overcome this barrier?

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The acrosome of the sperm contains sperm lysine (hyaluronidase) which dissolves the mucopolysaccharide, hyaluronic acid by which the cells of corona radiate glued together.
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OSWAAL PUBLICATION-HUMAN REPRODUCTION-TOPIC-2 (MENSTRUAL CYCLE,FERTILISATION AND PREGNANCY)(MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS)
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  2. Choose the incorrect statement from the following:

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  3. Identify the wrong statement from the following:

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  4. Spot the odd one out from the following structures with reference to t...

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  5. Seminal plasma, the fluid part of semen, is contributed by. (i) Semi...

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  6. Spermiation is the process of the release of sperms from:

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  7. Mature Graafian follicle is generally present in the ovary of a health...

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  8. Acrosomal reaction of the sperm occurs due tu :

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  9. Which one of the following is not a male accessory gland ?

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  10. The immature male germ cell undergoes division to produce sperms by th...

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  11. Match between the following representing parts of the sperm and their ...

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  12. Which among the following has 23 chromosomes?

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  13. Match the following and choose the correct options:

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  14. Which of the following hormones is not secreted by human placenta?

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  15. The vas deferens receives duct from the seminal vesicle and opens into...

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  16. Urethral meatus refers to the :

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  17. Morula is a developmental stage:

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  18. The membranous cover of the ovum at ovulation Activate Windows Go to P...

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  19. Identify the odd one from the following:

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