Give the functions of the following.
1. Corpus luteum
2. Endometrium
3. Acrosome
4. Sperm tail
5. Fimbriae
The functions of the following:
1. Corpus luteum secretes a large amount of progesterone which is essential for the maintenance of the endometrium of the uterus.
2. Endometrium is necessary for the implantation of the fertillised ovum, for contributing towards the making of the placenta and other events of pregnancy.
3. Acrosome is filled with enzymes that help in dissolving the outer cover of the ovum and entry of sperm nucleus.
4. Sperm tail facilitates motility of the sperm essential for reaching the ovum to fertilize it.
5. Fimbriae are fingers-like projections at the mouth of fallopian tubules that help in the collection of the ovum after ovulation.