2.1

Question 1

Explain Gamete production in the testes

Answer 1

Testes produce sperm in the seminiferous tubules and testosterone in the interstitial cells.
The prostate gland and seminal vesicles secrete fluids that maintain the mobility and viability of the sperm.

Question 2

Explain Gamete production in the ovaries

Answer 2

The ovaries contain immature ova in various stages of development. Each ovum is surrounded by a follicle that protects the developing ovum and secretes oestrogen until it becomes corpus luteum, secretes progestorone

Question 3

Explain Fertilisation

Answer 3

Mature ova are released into the oviduct where they may be fertilised by sperm to form a zygote.