Write ‘True’ or ‘False’ for the statement given below:

Oogenesis occurs in the corpus luteum of the ovary.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
Oogenesis

The process by which there is formation of haploid egg cells from diploid oogonia present in the ovary is called oogenesis.

Corpus luteum

Corpus luteum is formed from the ruptured Graafian follicle in the ovary. Corpus luteum secretes progesterone which maintains the thickness of the uterine lining.

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(b) Spermatazoa get nutrition from Sertoli cells. (True/ False)

(d) Leydig cells synthesis androgens. (True/ False)

(e) Oogenesis takes place in corpus luteum. (True/ False)

(f) Menstrual cycle ceases during pregnancy. (True/ False)

(g) Presence or absence of hymen is not a reliable indicator of virginity or sexual experience. (True/ False)

The phase in the menstrual cycle in which the remnant of follicle in the ovary turns to corpus luteum.

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2) Oogenesis takes place in corpus luteum.

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