AIIMS AIIMS Solved Paper-2006

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    Both corpus luteum and macula lutea are:

    A)  found in human ovaries

    B)  a source of hormones

    C)  characterized by a yellow colour

    D)  contributory in maintaining pregnancy

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Both corpus luteum and macula lutea are characterized 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 known as yellow spot situated in eyes. It occurs as a yellowish area of retina lying exactly opposite the centre of the cornea. Image is formed at yellow spot.


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