Introduction Family with many members are not easy to handle and will be problematic as compared to small family. So, the necessity of planning a family is felt which can be made effective by following various measures. Several scientific methods of birth control have been developed in order to have a small family. Thus, family … Read more
S.N Hormones Functions Source Male 1. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) Increases testosterone production. Aids sperm maturation. Pituitary gland controlled by hypothalamus. 2. Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) Controls pituitary secretion. Hypothalamus. 3. Inhibin Inhibits FSH secretion. Sustentacular (sertoli cells) in testes. 4. Luteinizing hormone (LH) Stimulates testosterone secretion. … Read more
Introduction The glands which do not have any duct are called ductless glands or endocrine glands. Literally, the term ‘endocrine’ means internally secreting. Their secretions are called internal secretions or hormones. These are released directly into the blood, which carries them to different parts of the body, and where they coordinate their metabolic activities. They … Read more
The menstrual cycle is the regular natural change that occurs in the female reproductive system (specifically the uterus and ovaries) that makes pregnancy possible. It refers to the series of events that occur in the ovaries of sexually mature and non-pregnant females and culminate in menses. The menstrual cycle is approximately 28 days long. The cycle is required for the production of oocytes. … Read more