Structure of the mature sperm cell Flashcards
1
Q
Name the 3 separate regions of the sperm cell
A
Head, midpiece and til
2
Q
The head region of the sperm conatins what
A
nucleus and capped by an acrosome
3
Q
midpiece contains what
A
mitochondria (bound to microtubules) that supply energy for motility
4
Q
Tail is what
A
flagellum with microtubules
5
Q
The acrosomal cap contains what
A
hydrolytic enzymes that allow the sperm to penetrate the egg
6
Q
Sperm leaves the body within what fluid
A
Semen, slighty alkaline
7
Q
semen contains what antibiotic chemical
A
seminalplasmin, kills bacteria in female vag
