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| what is the the term for sex cells? |
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Definition
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| an organ that produces gametes |
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Definition
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| what is the female gamete and gonads |
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Definition
gamete= ovum
gonads = ovary |
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| where is the testes located? |
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Definition
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where is the site of sperm production?
and what is the process of sperm production? (5)
which process requires meiosis? |
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Definition
seminiferous tubules
1. spermatogonia, 2. primary spermatocytes, 3. secondary spermatocytes,4 spermatids, 5 spermatozoa
primary to secondary using meiosis. |
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what are the four parts of the sperm?
and their functions
how many chromosomes does the head region have? |
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Definition
1) Head region: contrains nucleus has 23 chromosomes.
2) acrosome, coating of head, has enzyme that allows perm to penetrate ovum.
3) middle piece, mitochondira,
4) tail: locomotion |
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| Which cell in the testes produces hormones? and where is it located |
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Definition
| interstitial cell, located between seminiferous tubules. |
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| where is the sperm matured and stored? and where is it located |
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Definition
| epididymis, located outside each testis. |
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| where is sperm produced? be specific. cell |
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Definition
| testes, seminiferous tubules, sertoli cell |
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Term
| what is the vas deferens. |
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Definition
| first portion stores sperm, remainder leads to urethra. |
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Term
what is the milky fluid?
what is it's function? |
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Definition
seminal fluid
contains fructose to nourish sperm
prostagladins cause uterus to contract |
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Term
where is the seminal fluid produced?
(3) |
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Definition
-seminal vesicles
-prostate gland
-cowper's gland
SPC!!! |
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Term
what is the name for male sex hormones?
what at its sub-categories? (5) |
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Definition
androgen.
1) luteinizing hormone
2) follicle stimulating hormone
3)GnRH
4) Inhibin
5) testosterone |
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| where is LH produced? and what is the function of it? what controls LH action? |
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Definition
LH is produced in anterior pituitary
causes cells of seminiferous tubules to release testosterone
controlled by GnRH |
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| which hormone is involved in sperm maturation? |
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Definition
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| what is the function of the GnRH and where is it produced by? |
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Definition
| produced in Hypothalamus, stimulates anterior pituitary to release LH and FSH |
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| what is the function of the GnRH and where is it produced by? |
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Definition
| produced in Hypothalamus, stimulates anterior pituitary to release LH and PSH |
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Term
| what is inhibin? and where is it produced by? |
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Definition
| inhibits FSH, produced by seminiferous tubules |
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