Progesterone level increases after ovulation and the level reaches the peak after 5-9 days of ovulation, i.e. around the 20-21st day of the... View Article
Capacitation is the process by which sperms gain the ability to penetrate the ovum or fertilise the ovum. Capacitation occurs in the female... View Article
Sperms gain motility in the epididymis. Sperms formed in the seminiferous tubules are nonmotile and are released from seminiferous tubules by the... View Article
Leydig cells are present in the interstitial spaces in the testicular lobules. They secrete androgens, primarily testosterone. Androgens... View Article
Testes and ovaries produce haploid gametes from primordial germ cells. Testes produce sperms, whereas ovaries produce eggs. Also Check: Why Is A... View Article
During ovulation, the Graafian follicle ruptures and releases the ovum. After ovulation, the Graafian follicle gets converted into corpus luteum,... View Article
Graafian follicle is the fully mature ovarian follicle, which ruptures at the time of ovulation to release an ovum. The ruptured Graafian... View Article
Remnants of a ruptured Graafian follicle transform into corpus luteum. It secretes progesterone, which is required for the maintenance of the... View Article
Yes, progesterone is secreted by the corpus luteum. It is required for the maintenance of the endometrium during implantation. Also Check:... View Article
Sertoli cells are also called nurse cells as they nourish male germ cells in the seminiferous tubules. They secrete various proteins and hormones... View Article
Sertoli cells are present inside seminiferous tubules and provide nutrients to male germ cells. Leydig cells are interstitial cells present... View Article
Leydig cells are also called interstitial cells. They are present in the interstitial spaces present outside seminiferous tubules. Leydig cells... View Article
LH secreted by the anterior pituitary stimulates the synthesis of testosterone from Leydig cells. GnRH secreted by the hypothalamus stimulates... View Article
Sertoli cells are present in the seminiferous tubules along with male germ cells. They provide nourishment to male germ cells. They also act as... View Article
Interstitial cells present in the testes of males are also called Leydig cells. They are present in the interstitial spaces outside the... View Article
Testosterone is an androgen, i.e. the primary sex hormone in males. A small amount of testosterone is produced in females also in ovaries and... View Article
The UPSC Prelims for 2022 was held on 5th June 2022. Indian history has long been a significant component of the IAS Exam. Every year, the number... View Article
The UPSC Prelims 2023 exam was held on 28th May 2023. Candidates can check their UPSC results from the official website of the Union Public... View Article
From ancient times, India established commercial contacts with China, Southeast Asia, West Asia and the Roman empire. It resulted in the spread... View Article