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What is parturition? Name the hormone involved in induction of parturition.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Parturition**: - Parturition is the process of childbirth or delivery of a baby. It marks the end of pregnancy when the fetus is expelled from the uterus. 2. **Hormones Involved in Parturition**: - The two main hormones involved in the induction of parturition are **oxytocin** and **relaxin**. ...
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  2. What forms the corpus luteum ? Name the hormones secreted by it.

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  4. Give examples of animals exhibiting oestrous cycle.

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  5. What is the function of placenta in human being?

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  6. Give examples of animals exhibiting menstrual cycle.

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  8. What do you mean by parturition?

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  9. Sketch and label seminiferous tubule as seen in T.S. of testis.

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  10. If corpus luteum becomes inactive, what will be its effect on embryo d...

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  11. Write any two differences between external fertilization and internal ...

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  12. How is placenta formed?

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  13. State any two differences between follicular phase and luteal phase of...

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  14. What do you mean by pregnancy?

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  16. Where and how complete development and nutrition of embryo takes place...

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  17. List any four differences between sperm and ovum.

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  18. Draw a neat diagram of an oocyte and label. (i) Corona radiata (ii)...

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  19. Draw a well labelled diagram of human sperm.

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