gamete production

Question 1

gamete production in the testes
- where is sperm produced
- what maintains the mobility & viability of sperm

Answer 1

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

Question 2

gamete production in the ovaries

Answer 2

the eggs (ova) are produced & matured by the ovaries. The ovaries contain immature ova in various stages of development. Each egg (ovum) is surrounded by follicle which protects the developing ovum and secretes hormones.

Question 3

fertilisation

Answer 3

mature ovum are released into the oviduct where they may be fertilised by sperm to form a zygote.
fertilisation occurs in the oviduct.