Reproduction part 2

Question 1

What is puberty?

Answer 1

Puberty is the process of physical and physiological changes which lead to the development of secondary sex traits. An immature individual therefore becomes capable of reproduction

Question 2

What are some of the physical changes which occur during puberty?

Answer 2

Growth of facial hair, voice changes, pubic hair, ejaculation (males)
underarm hair, breast growth, hip growth, menstruation

Question 3

What is the function of the acrosome ( found in the sperm) ?

Answer 3

it contains the enzymes which soften the glucose proteins of the egg membrane

Question 4

What is the function of the nucleus of the sperm?

Answer 4

Contains the paternal haploid DNA

Question 5

What is the function of the mitochondria found in the sperm?

Answer 5

it is the site where cellular respiration occurs. It releases energy which allows for the sperm to swim

Question 6

What is the function of the tail in the sperm?

Answer 6

it gives strength and allows for the sperm to reach the egg