Physiology and Health: Gamete Production and Fertilisation Flashcards
1
Q
Gametes are produced from what?
A
Germline cells by meiosis
2
Q
Where are sperm produced?
A
In the seminiferous tubules in the testes
3
Q
What do the interstitial cells of the testes produce?
A
The hormone testosterone
4
Q
What do the prostate gland and seminal vesicles secrete?
A
Fluids that maintain the mobility and viability of the sperm
5
Q
What do the ovaries contain?
A
Immature ova (egg cells) in various stages of development
6
Q
What is each ovum is surrounded by?
A
A follicle that protects the developing ovum and secretes hormones
7
Q
Mature ova are released into where?
A
The oviduct where they may be fertilised by sperm to form a zygote
