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Hormonal Regulation of the Male Reproductive System

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

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…

Parturition

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.…

Fraternal twins or dizygotic twins

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.…

Difference in between Sperm and Semen

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…

Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plants-Notes

Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plants Morphology of Flower Flowers are the primary reproductive organs of the plants. They are attractive, colourful, often fragrant and nectar producing structures of flowering plants. The flower is commonly borne on short or long stalk called the pedicel.…

Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plants-Concept

Sexual Reproduction In Flowering Plants-Concept Microsporangium 1. Structure in plant’s male reproductive organ which develops into pollen sac2. Each anther has fourmicrosporangia3. Development of pollen takes place here Structure of Microsporangium and Formation of Pollen 1. Surrounded by four wall layers –…

Reproduction in Organism-Diagrams

Reproduction in Organism-Diagrams 1 Binary Fission in Amoeba 2 Multiple Fission 3 Budding in Yeast 4 Budding in Hydra 5 Regeneration in Starfish 6 Fragmentation in Spirogyra 7 Types of Gametes 8 Sexuality in Animals 9 Sexuality in Plants 10 Homogametic Transfer in…

Reproduction In Organisms-Concepts

Reproduction In Organisms-Concepts Advantages and disadvantages of asexual reproduction Advantages1. It is uniparental reproduction, therefore, a mate is not required.2. It involves simple processes of division, amitosis, and mitosis.3. It is a quick mode of reproduction.4. A single parent may…

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