Question
Biology Question on The Female Reproductive System
How macula lutea and corpus luteum are related?
A
Contribute in maintain pregnancy
B
Both are a source of hormones
C
Both are charaterised by their yellow colour
D
Both are found in human ovaries
Answer
Both are charaterised by their yellow colour
Explanation
Solution
Both corpus luteum and macula lutea are characterised by yellow colour. The cytoplasm of the corpus luteum is rich in yellow pigment called lutein. So, it is a yellow body, while macula lutea is yellow spot in human eyes. It occur as a yellow area of retina lying exactly opposite the centre of cornea. Image is formed at yellow spot.