Gametogenesis summary Flashcards
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How many gametes produced by one primary oocyte?
- What sex chromosome is present?
A
1 oocyte produces 1 ovum (23,X) and 2 polar bodies
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How many gametes produced by one primary spermatocyte?
- What sex chromosomes are present?
A
1 spermatocyte produces 4 spermatozoa
- 23,X or 23,Y
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What is the lifetime chronology of spermatogenesis?
A
spermatogenesis begins at puberty and continues until death
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What is the lifetime chronology of Oogenesis
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Oogonia form prior to birth and suspend maturation as primary oocytes; follicular development begins at puberty and ceases at menopause
