Q1 - Spermatogenesis

Question 1

Define spermatogenesis

Answer 1

Production of male gametes (sperm)

Question 2

Where does spermatogenesis take place?

Answer 2

In the walls of the seminiferous tubules of the testes

Question 3

How many rounds of mitosis/meiosis do the germ cells go through in spermatogenesis?

For each of these, are the cells diploid or haploid?

Answer 3

Three round of mitosis (diploid), followed by two rounds of meiosis (haploid)

Question 4

What are the names of the cells produced after each round of mitosis in spermatogenesis?

Answer 4

1 - spermatogonial stem cells
2 - spermatogonia
3 - Primary spermatocytes

Question 5

What are the names of the cells produced after each round of meiosis in spermatogenesis?

Answer 5

1 - Secondary spermatocytes

2 - Spermatids

Question 6

What do sertoli cells do and where are they located?

Answer 6

They provide nourishment for the developing sperm

Located between seminiferous tubules

Question 7

What is the route spermatids take after exiting the seminiferous tubule lumen?

Answer 7

Rete testis > efferent ducts > epididymis > vas deferens > urethra

Question 8

Describe the structure and location of the epididymis

Answer 8

A coiled tube pressed against the testes

Question 9

What occurs in the epididymis?

Answer 9

Chemicals are produced by lining that help spermatids to mature and become motile

Question 10

What is the vas deferens used for?

Answer 10

Sperm storage

Question 11

What is the proper name for a mature sperm cell?

Answer 11

Spermatozoon