Lesson 1 Plant and Animal Reproduction Flashcards
Production of offspring.
Reproduction
-Use of sex cell or gametes.
-Genetic variability.
-Relatively slower.
Sexual Reproduction
-Does not make use of sex cell or gametes.
-Parents similar with offspring.
-Relatively fast.
Asexual Reproduction
A type of asexual reproduction involving the division of the body into two or more equal parts. Usually in single celled organisms.
Binary Fission
A type of asexual reproduction where a new individual arises as an outgrowth (bud) from its parent, develops organs like those of the parent and detaches itself.
Budding
A type of asexual reproduction where body breaks into two or more parts with each fragment capable of becoming complete individual. It follows regeneration where the missing parts are produced.
Fragmentation
-Produces sperm cells.
-Regulated by hormones.
-Varies from species to species.
Male Reproductive Organ
Male reproductive organs.
Testes
Produce sperm. Regulated by hormones GnRH, FSH, LH.
Seminiferous Tubules
Secretion of estrogen and progesterone.
Ovaries
Development of ovarian follicles.
Oogenesis
Area where fertilization occurs.
Fallopian Tubes or Oviducts
-Endometrium
-Myometrium
Uterus (Womb)
-Produces egg cells.
-Regulated by hormones.
-Ovarian and uterine cycle.
Female Reproductive Organ
Production of gametes via meiosis.
Gametogenesis
-Results in a unicellular diploid zygote.
-Meiosis II of egg cell proceeds.
Fertilization
Process where the blastocyst implants itself in the endometrium; this signals the start of pregnancy.
Implantation
Formation of germ layers (Ecto, Endo, Meso).
Gastrulation
Carrying of the embryo inside the female reproductive tract, specifically the uterus; can last up to 9 months in humans.
Gestation
-Formation 4 membranes that supports, protects and nourish the embryo (yolk sac, allantois, amnion and chorion)
-Development of placenta.
-Organ formation.
Embryonic Stage
Extends from the beginning of the ninth week after fertilization to about 38 weeks after fertilization.
Fetal Stage
Releasing hormone (GnRH ) stimulates the releasing of 2 hormones:
1. Luteinizing Hormone
2. Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Gonadotropin
The Pituitary Gland secretes 2 gonadotropic hormones:
- Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
- Luteinizing Hormone (LH)
Male: Causes the testes to produce sperm.
Female: Causes the growth of an ovarian follicle and it causes the follicle cells to secrete estrogen.
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)