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What is extra embryonic membrane?

Important Questions on Reproduction - The generating system

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Statement I : Penetration of sperm into ovum is a chemical process
Statement II : Acrosome of sperm secretes hyaluronidase which dissolves vitelline membrane of ovum

The correct option among the following is

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During oogenesis in mammals, the second meiotic division occurs
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Several hormones like hCG, hPL, estrogen, progesterone are produced by
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Hormones secreted by the placenta to maintain pregnancy are
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Select the correct option describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female:
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Study the following:

S. No. Foetal membranes in man Formed by Function
I Yolk sac Splanchnopleure Not useful for nutrition
II Allantois Splanchnopleure Store nitrogenous wastes
III Amnion Somatopleure Form placenta
IV Chorion Splanchnopleure Prevent dessication of embryo

Among the above, the correct combinations are:

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The diagram given below is that of a developing human foetus. Study the diagram and then answer the questions that follow:
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Explain the significance of the part numbered 3 in the diagram.
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How does human placental lactogen facilitate the growth of the fetus in pregnant mother?
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Mark the correct sequence regarding the origin of primordial germ cells and their migration to gonads.
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Which of the following options is true with respect to describing gonadotropin activity in a normal pregnant female?
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Human chorionic gonadotropin is secreted from corpus luteum.