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Female Reproductive Organs

Female reproductive organs are concerned with sexual intercourse, fertilization, growth, and development of the fetus and the lactation after childbirth.…

6 years ago

Oogenesis and Follicular Development

The formation of gametes in the ovaries is termed oogenesis. During fetal development, primordial germ cells migrate from the yolk…

7 years ago

Pituitary Gland

The pituitary gland is a pea-shaped structure that measures 1–1.5 cm in diameter and weight 0.5 gm lies in the…

8 years ago

Introduction to Endocrine System

The endocrine system controls body activities by releasing mediators, called hormones. A hormone is a mediator molecule that is released…

8 years ago

Female Reproductive Cycle [Menstrual Cycle]

A duration of 28 days in the female reproductive cycle is divided into 4 phases – - Menstrual Phase -…

11 years ago