Developmental Biology (Embryology) — MCQs January 8, 2026August 22, 2025 by u930973931_answers 50 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/50 Subscribe 1. The study of the development of an embryo from fertilization to birth is called: (A) Anatomy (B) Physiology (C) Embryology (D) Genetics 2. Fertilization in humans usually occurs in the: (A) Uterus (B) Ovary (C) Fallopian tube (D) Cervix 3. The fusion of sperm and ovum forms a: (A) Zygote (B) Blastocyst (C) Morula (D) Embryo 4. The zygote undergoes repeated mitotic divisions known as: (A) Differentiation (B) Cleavage (C) Gastrulation (D) Implantation 5. A solid ball of cells formed during early cleavage is called: (A) Morula (B) Blastula (C) Gastrula (D) Zygote 6. The hollow ball of cells formed during development is: (A) Blastula (B) Morula (C) Gastrula (D) Zygote 7. The process by which the blastocyst attaches to the uterine wall is called: (A) Fertilization (B) Implantation (C) Cleavage (D) Gastrulation 8. The three germ layers are formed during: (A) Cleavage (B) Fertilization (C) Gastrulation (D) Neurulation 9. The outermost germ layer is: (A) Mesoderm (B) Endoderm (C) Ectoderm (D) Blastoderm 10. The innermost germ layer is: (A) Mesoderm (B) Endoderm (C) Ectoderm (D) Blastoderm 11. The middle germ layer is: (A) Mesoderm (B) Endoderm (C) Ectoderm (D) Blastoderm 12. The nervous system develops from the: (A) Ectoderm (B) Mesoderm (C) Endoderm (D) None 13. The skeletal and muscular systems develop from the: (A) Ectoderm (B) Mesoderm (C) Endoderm (D) Blastocoel 14. The digestive system develops mainly from the: (A) Mesoderm (B) Ectoderm (C) Endoderm (D) Blastoderm 15. Formation of the neural tube is called: (A) Cleavage (B) Gastrulation (C) Neurulation (D) Organogenesis 16. Failure of closure of the neural tube results in: (A) Spina bifida (B) Hydrocephalus (C) Microcephaly (D) Down syndrome 17. The placenta is derived from: (A) Maternal tissues only (B) Fetal tissues only (C) Both maternal and fetal tissues (D) None 18. The fluid that surrounds and protects the developing embryo is: (A) Synovial fluid (B) Amniotic fluid (C) Cerebrospinal fluid (D) Interstitial fluid 19. The structure that connects the fetus to the placenta is: (A) Yolk sac (B) Umbilical cord (C) Amnion (D) Chorion 20. The hormone detected in pregnancy tests is: (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) hCG (D) Oxytocin 21. Organ formation in the embryo is called: (A) Neurulation (B) Organogenesis (C) Cleavage (D) Fertilization 22. The first organ to develop and function in the embryo is: (A) Brain (B) Liver (C) Heart (D) Kidney 23. The process of formation of gametes is called: (A) Fertilization (B) Meiosis (C) Gametogenesis (D) Cleavage 24. The process by which sperm acquire the ability to fertilize an egg is: (A) Fertilization (B) Capacitation (C) Cleavage (D) Implantation 25. The outer layer of the blastocyst that forms part of the placenta is: (A) Trophoblast (B) Blastomere (C) Embryoblast (D) Morula 26. The inner cell mass of the blastocyst forms the: (A) Placenta (B) Embryo (C) Amnion (D) Chorion 27. The yolk sac primarily contributes to: (A) Early blood formation (B) Nutrition (C) Placenta (D) Amnion 28. The structure that produces progesterone in early pregnancy is: (A) Placenta (B) Ovary (C) Corpus luteum (D) Endometrium 29. Twins formed from two separate eggs are called: (A) Identical twins (B) Dizygotic twins (C) Monozygotic twins (D) Conjoined twins 30. Twins formed from one fertilized egg are called: (A) Identical twins (B) Dizygotic twins (C) Fraternal twins (D) Polyzygotic twins 31. The process of cell specialization is called: (A) Differentiation (B) Fertilization (C) Cleavage (D) Gastrulation 32. Which germ layer forms the lungs? (A) Mesoderm (B) Endoderm (C) Ectoderm (D) Chorion 33. Which germ layer forms the kidneys? (A) Mesoderm (B) Endoderm (C) Ectoderm (D) Blastocoel 34. Which germ layer forms the skin epidermis? (A) Ectoderm (B) Endoderm (C) Mesoderm (D) Trophoblast 35. The hormone responsible for uterine contractions during childbirth is: (A) Estrogen (B) Progesterone (C) Oxytocin (D) Relaxin 36. The time period from fertilization to 8 weeks of development is called: (A) Embryonic period (B) Fetal period (C) Neonatal period (D) Gestational period 37. The time period from 9 weeks until birth is called: (A) Embryonic period (B) Fetal period (C) Neonatal period (D) Zygotic period 38. The chorionic villi are responsible for: (A) Gas and nutrient exchange (B) Hormone secretion (C) Waste removal (D) All of the above 39. The notochord develops from which germ layer? (A) Ectoderm (B) Mesoderm (C) Endoderm (D) Blastoderm 40. The structure that induces neural tube formation is: (A) Notochord (B) Amnion (C) Chorion (D) Yolk sac 41. Human gestation period is approximately: (A) 6 months (B) 7 months (C) 9 months (D) 12 months 42. The decidua basalis is part of the: (A) Embryo (B) Placenta (C) Ovary (D) Chorion 43. Which extraembryonic membrane forms the fetal part of the placenta? (A) Amnion (B) Yolk sac (C) Chorion (D) Allantois 44. The primitive streak is first seen during: (A) Cleavage (B) Gastrulation (C) Fertilization (D) Implantation 45. The embryonic structure that later forms the brain and spinal cord is: (A) Neural tube (B) Notochord (C) Somites (D) Chorion 46. The somites give rise to: (A) Muscles, vertebrae, and dermis (B) Lungs and liver (C) Brain and spinal cord (D) Kidneys and gonads 47. The embryonic heart begins to beat at around: (A) 1 week (B) 2 weeks (C) 3 weeks (D) 4 weeks 48. The pharyngeal arches contribute to development of: (A) Face and neck structures (B) Heart chambers (C) Nervous system (D) Kidneys 49. The first blood cells are formed in the: (A) Yolk sac (B) Liver (C) Bone marrow (D) Spleen 50. Teratology is the study of: (A) Cancer (B) Abnormal development and birth defects (C) Endocrine system (D) Placental exchange