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What are Leydig's cells?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Definition of Leydig's Cells**: Leydig's cells, also known as interstitial cells, are specialized cells found in the male reproductive system. *Hint: Remember that Leydig's cells are specifically associated with the male reproductive organs.* 2. **Location**: These cells are located adjacent to the seminiferous tubules in the testes. The seminiferous tubules are the sites where sperm production occurs. ...
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  2. Which germ layer forms the skeleton and muscles?

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  3. What is the function of sperm lysins?

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  4. Where does the foetus develop in the female genital tract?

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  5. How does a sperm penetrate through the zona pellusida in human ovum?

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  12. Which germ layers produce nervous system and kidneys?

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  13. Write one difference between blastos and a gamete.

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  14. Placenta acts as an endocrine tissue. Justify.

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  18. Differentiate between menarche and menopause

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  19. Where does fertilisation normally take place in a human female?

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  20. At what stage is mammalian embryo implanted in the uterus?

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