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प्रश्न
What is a placenta?
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उत्तर १
The placenta is a special disc-like organ that develops during pregnancy. It establishes a connection between the foetus and the uterine wall through the umbilical cord, enabling the exchange of substances between the mother and the foetus.
उत्तर २
The placenta is a temporary endocrine source that connects the foetus to the expectant mother’s uterine wall, allowing for physiological exchange.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
List any four methods of contraception used by humans. State in brief two advantages of adopting such preventive methods.
Draw a sectional view of human female reproductive system and label the part where
(i) eggs develop.
(ii) fertilisation takes place.
(iii) fertilised egg gets implanted.
How many pairs of chromosomes are present in human beings? Out of these how many are sex chromosomes?
Match the Column:
| no | Column A | Column B |
| 1 | Allele | Control of automobile exhaust |
| 2 | Leydig cells | Tourniquet |
| 3 | Utriculus | Alternate forms of genes |
| 4 | Snake bite | Dynamic equilibrium |
| 5 | Euro IV norms | Testosterone |
| Sudden change in genes | ||
| Static equilibrium |
The diagram shows female reproductive system. Name the parts labelled A to D.
(a) In which part do the sperms enter?
(b) Which part releases the egg?
(c) In which part does fertilisation take place?
(d) In which part does the foetus develop?

What is meant by implantation?
Given below is a diagram of two systems together in the human body.
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- Name the systems.
- Name the parts numbered 1-10.
- Describe the functions of the parts 3, 4, 5 & 6.
- What will happen if the part 3 on both sides gets blocked?
Pollen grains are formed by ______ division in locules of anthers.
Rewrite the following terms in a correct and logical sequence:
The luteal phase, follicular phase, menstrual phase, ovulatory phase.
Differentiate on the basis of what is indicated in brackets :
The prostate gland and Cowper’s gland (the nature of secretion)

