Functions Of Ovaries: From Oogenesis To Hormone Secretion Question 1. Ovarian hormones. (or) Corpus Iuteum. (or) Ovulation. Answer: Question 2. Functions of ovaries. Answer: 1. Oogenesis and menstrual cycle. Production of matured ova and their release into the peritoneal cavity. 2. Secretion of femal sex hormones Ovaries secretes various hormones … [Read more...] about Functions Of Ovaries: From Oogenesis To Hormone Secretion
Pregnancy Testing Made Simple: Detecting HCG In Urine
Pregnancy Testing Made Simple: Detecting HCG In Urine Question 1. Pregnancy tests. Answer: Pregnancy tests are based on the presence of human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) in urine, detected as early as 14 days after conception. They are: 1. Biological tests: They are carried on experimental animals. They area: Ascheim Zondek test. Kupperman tests. … [Read more...] about Pregnancy Testing Made Simple: Detecting HCG In Urine
The Science Of Puberty: Gonadotropins And Reproductive Maturation
The Science Of Puberty: Gonadotropins And Reproductive Maturation Question 1. Name the phases of menstrual cycle. Answer: Phases of menstrual cycle: Menstrual phase Proliferative phase Ovulatory phase Secretory phase Question 2. What is the normal range of sperm count? What is sterility? Answer: Normal sperm count: 100-150 million/ml of … [Read more...] about The Science Of Puberty: Gonadotropins And Reproductive Maturation
Understanding Hormone Synthesis In The Fetoplacental Unit
Understanding Hormone Synthesis In The Fetoplacental Unit Question 1. Stages of spermatogenesis. Answer: Question 2. Fetoplacental unit. Answer: The fetus and placenta interacts as functional unit for synthesis of steroid hormones The enzymes which are absent in fetus are present in placenta and those which are absent in fetus are present in fetus Thus … [Read more...] about Understanding Hormone Synthesis In The Fetoplacental Unit
Surfactant In The Lungs: Functions, Synthesis, And Importance
Surfactant In The Lungs: Functions, Synthesis, And Importance What is surfactant? Where it is synthesized? Explain three of its important functions. (or) Surfactant. Answer: Surfactant: It is a surface acting material or agent that is responsible for lowering the surface tension of a fluid. It is a mixture of protein-lipid complexes made up of mainly dipalmitoyl … [Read more...] about Surfactant In The Lungs: Functions, Synthesis, And Importance