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 What is acrosome? Mention its role in fertilization.

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The anterior end of the sperm nucleus partially covered by a cap-like structure formed from the golgi complex of spermatid is called acrosome. It contains several hydrolytic enzymes. At the time of fertilization, the acrosome releases lytic enzymes to help in dissolving the egg membranes and penetrate through them.
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SUBHASH PUBLICATION-HUMAN REPRODUCTION-TWO MARK QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
  1. Name two gonadotrophic hormones with a function of each.

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  2. What is fertilization membrane? How it is formed?

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  3. What is corpus luteum? What is its function?

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  4. Mention any two functions of testosterone.

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  5. Distinguish between oogonium and ovum.

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  6. What is acrosome? Mention its role in fertilization.

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  7. Give any four differences between external and internal fertilization.

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  8. Explain the role of gonadotropic hormones in the female reproductive c...

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  9. Briefly explain implantation.

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  10. With reference to the study of human sperm, mention the functions of a...

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  11. Write two major functions each of testis and ovary.

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  12. Describe the structure of a seminiferous tubule.

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  13. Name the hormones involved in the regulation of spermatogenesis.

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  14. Define spermiogenesis and spermiation.

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  15. What are the major components of seminal plasma?

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  16. What are the major functions of male accessory ducts and glands?

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  17. What is menstrual cycle? Which hormones regulate menstrual cycle?

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  18. What is parturition ? Which hormones are involved in induction of part...

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  19. What is colustrum? What is its significance to the new bora baby?

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  20. What is the parturition? Name the neuroendocrine hormone that induces ...

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