AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2003

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    Both corpus luteum and macula lutea are:

    A)  found in human ovaries

    B)  a source of hormones

    C)  characterised by a yellow colour

    D)  contributory in maintaining pregnancy

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Both corpus luteum and macula lutea are characterised by yellow colour. The cytoplasm of the corpus luteum is rich in a yellow pigment called lutein. So, it is known as yellow body. While macula lutea is knows as yellow spot situated in eyes. It occurs as: yellowish area of retina lying exactly oppoa the centre of the cornea. Image is formedi yellow spot.


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