MHT CET Medical202622 April 2026Morning ShiftBiologyHuman ReproductionActual
In human male, reproductive system becomes functional at the age of 12-15 years and thereafter remains functional ______.
Options
- Aupto the age of 45 years
- Bupto the age of 50 years
- Ctupto the age of 55 years
- Dthroughout the life of the individual
Correct answer
D. throughout the life of the individual
Step-by-step solution
In human males, the reproductive system becomes functional at puberty, which occurs around the age of 12-15 years. Spermatogenesis, the process of sperm production, begins at this time and continues continuously throughout the life of the individual. Unlike human females, who experience menopause and a cessation of reproductive capability around the age of 50, males do not have a definitive end to their reproductive function, although the rate of sperm production and testosterone levels may gradually decline with a