the structure and function of reproductive organs and gametes

Question 1

gametes are produced

Answer 1

germline cells by meiosis

Question 2

sperm are produced in

Answer 2

seminiferous tubules in testes

Question 3

interstitial cells produce hormone

Answer 3

testosterone

Question 4

ovaries contain

Answer 4

immature ova(eggs cells)

Question 5

ovum is surrounded by a follicle that protects

Answer 5

the maturing ovum and secretes hormones

Question 6

mature ova are released

Answer 6

into the oviduct where they may be fertilised by sperm to form a zygote

Question 7

a zygote undergoes mitosis to produce a

Answer 7

blastocyst, which implants into the endometrium then develops into an embryo

Question 8

Blastocyst

Answer 8

cellular structure that implants and becomes the embryo and placenta

Question 9

corpus luteum

Answer 9

formed from a follicle after ovulation; produces progesterone

Question 10

endometrium

Answer 10

inner lining of the uterus

Question 11

follicle

Answer 11

cluster of cells in the ovary that matures to release an ovum

Question 12

gamete

Answer 12

sex cells containing the haploid chromosomes number

Question 13

interstitial cells

Answer 13

cells in testes found between the seminiferous tubules; produce ICSH

Question 14

seminal vesicles

Answer 14

glands producing fluid that forms part of the semen

Question 15

seminiferous tubules

Answer 15

very narrow tubes in the testes in which sperm cells are produced

Question 16

testes

Answer 16

male sex organs responsible for the production of sperm

Question 17

testosterone

Answer 17

steroid hormone produced by interstitial cells

Question 18

zygote

Answer 18

fertilised egg cell