Distinguish Between Functional Turnover and Dysfunctional Turnover

question 16

Essay

Distinguish between functional turnover and dysfunctional turnover.

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Definitions:

Zona Pellucida

A thick, transparent membrane surrounding the plasma membrane of mammalian oocytes and early embryos.

Granulosa Cells

Cells that surround developing eggs in the ovary and secrete hormones important for egg maturation and the menstrual cycle.

Telolecithal Eggs

Eggs containing a large amount of yolk concentrated at one pole, common in birds, reptiles, and some fish.

Notochord

A flexible rod-like structure that forms the main support of the body in all embryonic and some adult chordate animals.