Chapter 46: Animal reproduction Flashcards
Fission
Individual separates into two which each become an individual
Budding
Individual starts growing another organism clone on itself
Parthogenesis
Individuals develop from unfertilized eggs
Fragmentation
Individual is broken into pieces and the parts can become clones of the original
Regeneration
Individual is hurt and regenerates
Hermaphroditism
One individual has both sexes
Follicle
Found in the ovary, made up of the egg and its supporting cells
Oocyte
Undeveloped egg cell
Oviduct
Path the ovum take after leaving the ovaries
Uterus
Place where the ovum stays while it waits for a sperm, ideal for the development of a fetus
Endometrium
The structure the lines the uterus
What is meant by the “twofold cost” of sexual reproduction?
It is good for more genes to be created and higher variability, however it leads to less passing on of one’s own genes
What are the possible advantages of sexual reproduction compared to asexual reproduction?
Easier to get rid of aliments, more adaptable, and more genetic recombination
What are the similarities and differences between internal and external fertilization?
They both aim to reach fertilization, external requires very good timing between members of the species, internal is more selective
What are the external and internal organs of the human female reproductive system?
External are called the vulva (labia majora, labia minora, and clitoris)
Internal are ovaries and a system of ducts and chambers for the ovum
What happens during ovulation? What happens to the remaining follicular tissue?
The follicle leaves the ovaries, they follow the ovum as support for it
What are the external and internal organs of the human male reproductive system?
External, penis and scrotum
Internal, testes and a series of tubes
Why are the testes of many mammals held outside the abdominal cavity?
Because if the testes were inside they would heat up too much and kill the sperm