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Question
Differentiate between:
Follicle and corpus luteum
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Solution
Follicle is the cellular sac containing a maturing egg. Corpus luteum on the other hand is the remnant of the follicle the release of ovum during ovulation.
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Name the following:
The membrane which protects the foetus and encloses a fluid
Match the items in column I with those in column II and write down the matching pairs (some may not match)
| Column I | Column II | ||
| a | Acrosome | 1 | An embryo which looks like human baby |
| b | Gestation | 2 | Luteinizing hormone |
| c | Menopause | 3 | ovum producing cells |
| d | Foetus | 4 | complete stoppage of menstrual cycle |
| e | Oogenesis | 5 | spermatozoa |
| f | Ovulation | 6 | Complete stoppage of menstrual cycle. |
| 7 | Time taken by a fertilized egg till the delivery of baby |
Name and describe very briefly, the stages in the development of human embryo.
What is Placenta?
The diagram given below is that of a developing human foetus in the womb. Study the same and then answer the questions that follow:
- Name the parts '1' to '5' indicated by guidelines.
- What term is given to the period of development of the foetus in the womb?
- How many days does the foetus take to be fully developed?
- Mention two functions of the parts labelled ‘2’ other than its endocrine function.
- Name the hormone (anyone) produced by the part labelled ‘2’.
- What is the function of the part marked ‘3’?
Complete the following sentences with appropriate word:
The expulsion of the fetus from the body to the mother in a human female is called __________.
Write the functional activity of the following structure:
Placenta
Placenta produces certain hormones.
Given below is the name of certain stage/substance related to reproduction and found in human body. Answer the questions related to it.
Morula.
- What is this stage?
- Name the stage which comes next to it?
Distinguish between the following pair:
Placenta and umbilical cord
