gametes production + fertilisation

Question 1

what kind of cells produce gametes?

Answer 1

germline cell when undergoing meiosis

Question 2

express which kind of division produces gametes

Answer 2

meiosis - produces haploid, x4 gamete cells

Question 3

state the function of seminiferous tubules

Answer 3

• produces sperm
• lined with germline cells
• divides by mitosis + meiosis to produce sperm.

Question 4

state the function of interstitial cells

Answer 4

• found between seminiferous tubules
• produces the hormone testosterone

Question 5

state the functions of prostate gland and seminal vesicles

Answer 5

• activated by testosterone
• secretes fluids
• fluids are added to sperm to maintain mobility and viability

Question 6

what does the prostate gland secrete and what’s it’s role

Answer 6

releases enzymes, maintains fluid consistency for efficient swimming

Question 7

what does the seminal vesicles secrete and what’s it’s role

Answer 7

• fructose —> energy for sperm
• prostaglandins —> contracts female reproductive muscles, helps move the sperm cells.

Question 8

state what is contained in the ovaries

Answer 8

• produces ova (egg cell) and hormones.
• hormones = oestrogen + progesterone.
• contains germline cells, develops immature ova.

Question 9

describe the function of a follicle

Answer 9

• surrounds and protects ovum.
• follicle is responsible for secretion of oestrogen.

Question 10

what does a follicle turn into and what’s its purpose.

Answer 10

• corpus luteum
• secretes progesterone

Question 11

explain how a zygote is formed and where this takes place.

Answer 11

• due to ovulation.
• mature ovum is released from ovary.
• ovum to oviduct where it’s fertilised.
• forms a zygote