Graafian Follicles

Graafian Follicles

Question 1. Graafian follicles.
Answer:

• At maturity, the follicle which may be 10 mm or more in diameter is known as graafian follicles.
• It shows accumulation of fluid rich in oestrogen which comes from granulose cells.
• It is transformed into the corpus leuteum it is surrounded by.
  • Theca interna.
• It is composed of cells having characteristics of steroid secretion, rich in blood vessels.
  • Theca externa.
• It gradually merges with ovarian stroma.

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Question 2.. Chromosomal abnormalities
Answer:

Important Chromosomal abnormalities that results are as follows

1. Downs syndrome:

• Downs syndrome/trisomy 21/mongolism affects approximately 1 in 1000 births.
• It is the most common chromosomal disorders and is the commonest cause of mental retardation.

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Clinical Features:

• Epicanthal folds and flat facial profile
• Slanting eyes producing a mangoloid appearance.
• Hands are short with a transverse single palmar crease.
• Abnormalities of ears, trunk, pelvis and phalanges
• Cardiac malformations
• Congenital malformations are common and quite disabling
• Risk of developing acute leukaemias especially megakaryocytic leukaemia.

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2. Turner’s syndrome:

• It is caused by missing X chromosome

Clinical Features:

• Heart-shaped facies
• Prominent ears
• Webbing of posterior neck
• Low posterior hairline
• Congenital lymphedema
• Broad chest

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• Hypogonadism
• Short stature
• Auditory defects
• Amenorrhea
• Sparse pubic hair
• Hypoplastic nails
• Pigmented nevi