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प्रश्न
Explain the concept of IVF.
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उत्तर
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It is also known as in-vitro fertilization.
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In this process, sperm is collected from the father or any male donor and similarly, an ovum is collected from the mother or any female donor, then this is fertilized in the laboratory using sterilizing conditions.
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Now when the embryo is formed, it is transferred to the mother or the surrogate.
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Embryo up to 8 blastomere stage is transferred in the fallopian tube whereas blastomere more than 8 blastomeres is transferred in the uterus.
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The process is carried out in a laboratory along with high precision and a sterilized environment and these methods are a part of Assisted Reproductive Technology(ART).
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Though these processes are difficult and high precision should be maintained they have many helped many couples who were unable to conceive.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
Name the function of the following:
Fimbriae
Fill in the blank:
Lower part of uterus is called _________.
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Rewrite the terms in the correct order so as to be in a logical sequence.
Graafian follicle, ostium, uterus, fallopian tube.
Name the two types of twins.
Given below is a diagram of the female reproductive system of a human being

(i) Name the parts numbered 1 to 6.
(ii) Normally after how many days does an ovary release an egg?
(iii) Where are the sperms released during coitus?
(iv) What do the sperms do after being released?
(v) What is the function of the organ numbered 5?
(vi) How many days does it normally take from the fertilization of the egg up to the birth of the baby?
What is the other term used for fallopian tube?
Primordial follicle cells undergo mitotic division to produce ______.
The follicular fluid present in the antrum is secreted by ______
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Figure A shows the front view of the human female reproductive system and Figure B shows the development of a fertilized human egg cell
Figure A

Figure B

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Choose the correct option from the table below:
| X | Y | Z | |
| A | Morula | Fertilized egg | Blastocyst |
| B | Unfertilized egg | Fertilized egg | Morula |
| C | Blastocyst | Fertilized egg | Unfertilized egg |
| D | Fertilized egg | Morula | Blastocyst |
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Progesterone is secreted by ______.
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Release of second polar body
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Placenta does not attach to the uterus optimally.
Given below are the structural details of a human mammary gland:
- The glandular tissue in the breast has 15-20 clusters. of cells called alveoli.
- The milk is stored in the lumen of the alveoli.
- The alveoli join to form the mammary ducts.
- Mammary ampulla is connected to lactiferous ducts.
Choose the option that gives the correct detail of the human mammary gland.
The ______ is also called the womb.
