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 Explain the role of gonadotropic hormones in the female reproductive cycle.

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(a) FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone): It stimulates the development of follicles of ovary in  females.
(b) LH (Luteinizing hormone): It stimulates the ovulation and the formation and maintenance of corpus luteum.
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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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