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Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) It refers to voluntary termination of unwanted pregnancy. It may be done in cases where the pregnancy poses risk to the mother or child. It was legalized in 1971. Rules and regulations are strict to…
Reproductive Health Problems, Strategies and Population Explosion Reproductive Health It refers to the physical, social and mental well being of a person and his/her reproductive organs. Problems and Strategies RCH – Reproductive and Child Healthcare programme. To control the increasing population, family planning…
1 Reproductive Health Problems, Strategies and Population Explosion Reproductive Health It refers to the physical, social and mental well being of a person and his/her reproductive organs. Problems and Strategies RCH – Reproductive and Child Healthcare programme. To control the increasing population,…
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Problems of reproductive health in India 1. Over population2. Early marriage3. Health of mothers4. Deformities5. Maternal mortality rate (MMR) and infant mortality rate (IMR)6. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)7. Career Population explosion 1. Population explosion refers to the rapid and dramatic…
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Pathway of SpermsA quick mnemonic for memorizing the pathway of the sperm is SEVEn UP (Seminiferous tubule, Epididymis, Vas deferens, Ejaculatory duct, nothing, Urethra, Penis). Check out this video for the details. (2) Easy Trick To Learn Sperm Pathway | Male Reproductive…
Hormonal Regulation of the Male Reproductive System At the onset of puberty in males, the hypothalamus begins secreting high pulses of GnRH or gonadotropin-releasing hormone. In response, the pituitary gland releases follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) into the male system. Take a look at the…
Placenta Our body has many organs, like the heart, lungs and stomach. These organs are present in our body from the time of our birth and work incessantly to keep us alive and healthy. But, did you know that when…
Pregnancy Pregnancy also known as ‘gestation‘ is the time during which one or more offspring develops inside the female. Pregnancy can occur due to sexual intercourse or by assisted reproductive technology. It usually lasts around 40 weeks from the last menstrual…
Spermatogenesis Spermatogenesis occurs in the testes of males, and involves cell division by both mitosis and meiosis. Germinal epithelium cells divide by mitosis to produce diploid 1st degree spermatocytes which themselves divide by the first division of meiosis into haploid 2nd degree spermatocytes. These spermatocytes divide by meiosis…
Parturition The process of delivery of the foetus is called parturition. It is induced by a complex neuroendocrine mechanism. The signals of parturition originate from the fully developed foetus and the placenta. These signals induce mild uterine contractions; called foetal ejection reflex.…
Difference in between Identical twins and fraternal twins Fraternal twins Same Same but Different Pregnancy start when a sperm fertilises an egg. This fertilised egg is called a zygote. Usually one egg is released from a ovary but sometimes a woman’s…
Fraternal twins or dizygotic twins Same Same but Different Pregnancy start when a sperm fertilises an egg. This fertilised egg is called a zygote. Usually one egg is released from a ovary but sometimes a woman’s ovary might release two eggs.…
Identical Twins Identical Twins Sometimes a fertilized egg splits within a few days of conception to produce genetically identical twins. Because these twins come from one zygote, they are also known as monozygotic. Identical twins are of the same sex. Identical twins can…
Difference in between Colostrum and Breastmilk Colostrum and BreastmilkColostrum is often referred to as ‘first milk’, and is produced by all mammals. It is thick and yellow in colour, typically available in the days immediately after birth. Colostrum is higher in…
Difference in between Sperm and Semen Sperm and SemenPondering over sperm and semen and wondering how they differ? Well, semen and sperm are like squares and rectangles. Sperm is a part of semen but semen isn’t a part of sperm. Sperm cells are male…
Difference in between Gametogenesis and Meiosis Gametogenesis and MeiosisIs meiosis and gametogenesis same? Let us see. Meiosis is a cell division process wherein reduction division occurs causing chromosome number to be reduced to half the number. Gametogenesis is the process of production of gametes…
Difference in between Spermatogenesis and Spermiogenes Spermatogenesis and Spermiogenes Spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis are two stages that occur during the formation of the male gametes i.e. the sperms. The main difference between spermatogenesis and spermiogenesis is that spermatogenesis is the term…
Sex of the Baby: Is it on Mother or the Father? Sex of the Baby: Is it on Mother or the Father? In our society, the women are often blamed for giving birth to daughters. Check this explanation to understand why…