Reproduction And Development Flashcards
G1
Rapid growth and metabolic activity
S
Growth and DNA synthesis
G2
Growth and final preparations for division
Mitosis
Produces two genetically identical daughter cells
Goes through PMAT once
Meiosis
Produces cells that are genetically unique from the parent
Goes through pmat twice
Anther
Where pollen is produced and stored
Pollen grains
Cases containing male gametes
Filament
Stalk that supports the anther
Stigma
Sticky lip of the pistil that captures pollen grains
Style
Stall that supports the stigma
Ovary
Swollen base of pistil containing ovules
Ovules
Sacs containing female gametes
Pistil
Female reproductive organ
Stamen
Make reproductive organ
The ovarian cycle phases
- Follicular phase
- Ovulation
- Luteal phase
The uterine cycle
- Menstrual phase
- Proliferative phase
- Secretory phase
Follicular phase
Days 1-14
Where the follicles grow. One follicle outgrows the others
Ovulation
Day 14
The spike in LH causes one oocyte to rupture from the follicle to fallopian tube
Luteal Phase
Days 14-28
The follicle turns into a corpus luteum
Produces high levels of estrogen and progesterone for a 2 week period