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प्रश्न
Given below is the diagram depicting the menstrual cycle in human beings. Study it carefully and answer the questions that follow.
- Which phases are indicated by ‘C’ and ‘D’?
- Name the structures labelled ‘F’. What is its role?
- Explain the changes in the level of progesterone during phases ‘C’ and ‘D’.
- Which hormone present in the urine confirms pregnancy in human beings?
- Identify the structure labelled ‘E’. Name the hormone released by it.
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उत्तर
- Phase C is the ovulation phase, while Phase D is the luteal phase.
- The Corpus Luteum is the structure identified with the label F. The Corpus Luteum produces progesterone, which promotes a healthy environment for the developing fetus.
- Progesterone levels are very low or negligible in phase C, while they are highest in phase D.
- The hormone present in the urine that confirms pregnancy in human beings is hCG [Human Chorionic Gonadotropin hormone].
- The structure labeled as 'E' is identified as a Graafian follicle, and the hormone released by it is estrogen.
संबंधित प्रश्न
the Biological/technical term for Complete stoppage of menstrual cycle in females
Define the following term :
Ovulation
Multiple choice question.
Rupturing of follicles and discharge of ova is known as _______.
Follicle stimulating hormone : Development of oocyte : : Luteinizing hormone : ____________
Answer the following type of question Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
(A) - Ovulation is the release of the ovum from the Graafian follicle.
(R) - It occurs during the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle.
A biology student after studying the different levels of hormones during the menstrual cycle was comparing 2 subjects (Patients). A table was created after looking at the levels of hormones A and B for Subjects 1 and 2. Read the information in the table and answer the question that follows.
| HORMONE A | HORMONE B | |
| Subject 1 | Shows a peak on the 14th Day of the menstrual cycle. | Falls down during the luteal phase. |
| Subject 2 | Shows a peak on the 14th Day of the menstrual cycle. | The level is maintained high in the luteal phase. |
Subject 2 has a higher level of hormone B, which is ______
The level of progesterone is high at which phase in the menstrual cycle?
The figure show a section of human ovary. Select the option which gives the correct identification of either A or B with function/characteristic.
Given below is a group of terms. In the group, one pair indicates the relationship between the two terms. Rewrite and complete the second pair on a similar basis.
Follicular phase: 5-12 days:: Luteal phase : ______ days.
What condition can cause a temporary stop in the menstrual cycle besides pregnancy?
