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Why fertilization is also called syngamy ?

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Fertilisation involves fusion of 2 types of gametes (i.e., one male gamete with the other female gamete) so it is also called as syngamy.
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BETTER CHOICE PUBLICATION-HUMAN REPRODUCTION-LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
  1. Why fertilization is also called syngamy ?

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  2. Where does Oogenesis occur in humans? Describe the stages of the proce...

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  3. Describe the Chemical events fertilization of Mammalian egg.

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  4. Why is human placenta referred to as Haemochorial type? Name the hormo...

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  5. Both Meiosis and Fertilization are essential to maintain chromosome nu...

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  6. How is corpus luteum formed? What is its function?

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  7. Describe the process of gametogenesis in the male sex organs.

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  8. Draw a label, explain the male reproductive system of man.

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  9. Describe the structure of mammalian testis with the help of labelled d...

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  10. What is Menstrual Cycle? Describe the role of FSH, LH, Oestrogens and ...

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  11. Describe the ultra-structure of human sperm with the help of a labelle...

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  12. What is spermatogenesis ? Briefly describe the process of spermatogene...

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  13. What are foetal membranes. Give their names. Mention the function of ...

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  14. Describe human female reproductive system with labelled diagram.

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  15. Explain the role of the following hormones with reference to Menstrual...

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  16. Describe the formation and fate of three germlayers inamammalian embry...

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  17. At which stage of life does oogenesis begin in human females.

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  18. Namethe organ where oogenesis gets completed inhuman females.

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  19. Give a schematic representation of oogenesis in human females.

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  20. What do you call the area of a human ovum from where the sperm makes t...

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  21. Name the enzyme produced by the sperm to facilitate its entry.

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