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HHB 2.1
Gamete production & fertilisation
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Biology
Not Applicable
09/28/2017

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gametes
Definition
sex cell containing the haploid chromosome number (one set of chromosomes)
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seminiferous tubules
Definition
very narrow tubes in the testes in which sperm cells are produced
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testes
Definition
male sex organs responsible for the production of sperm
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interstitial cells
Definition
cells in testes found between seminiferous tubules; produce testosterone
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testosterone
Definition
steroid hormone produced by interstitial cells, stimulates sperm production
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seminal vesicles
Definition
produces fluid that makes up part of the semen
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prostate gland
Definition
gland producing fluid that forms part of the semen
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ovaries
Definition
female sex organ in which ova are produced
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follicle
Definition
cluster of cells in the ovary that matures to release an ovum
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oviduct
Definition
fine tube connecting an ovary to the uterus; location of fertilisation
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zygote
Definition
fertilised egg cell
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fertilisation
Definition
fusion of sperm nucleus and egg nucleus, occurs in the oviduct
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