Reproductive Organs and Gametes Flashcards
What cells produce Gametes?
Germline Cells.
By which process do Germline Cells divide by to produce Gametes?
Meiosis.
Where are sperm produced?
The seminiferous tubules in the testes.
What hormone is produced by the interstitial cells of the testes?
Testosterone.
What is the role of the prostrate gland and seminal vesicles?
They secrete fluids that maintain the motility and viability of the sperm.
Where can immature ova (egg cells) in various stages of development be found?
The ovaries.
What is the role of the follicle?
Surrounds and protects the maturing ovum (egg) and secretes hormones.
At which location are mature ova fertilised by sperm?
The oviduct (Fallopian tubes).
What is formed when a mature ovum is fertilised by a sperm cell?
A Zygote.
By which process does a zygote divide to produce a blastocyst?
Mitosis.
Once a blastocyst is formed, where does it implant to develop an embryo.
The endometrium (the lining of the uterus).
