Unit 2 Flashcards
1
Q
Gamete production in the testes
A
Testes produce sperm in the seminiferous tubules and testosterone in the interstitial cells
2
Q
What is the function of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles?
A
Secretes fluids that maintain the mobility and visibility of the sperm.
3
Q
Gamete production in the ovaries
A
The ovaries contain immature ova in various stages of development. Each ovum is surrounded by a follicle that protects the developing ovum and secretes hormones.
4
Q
What is fertilisation?
A
Mature ova are released into the oviduct where they may be fertilised by sperm by the nucleus of both gametes fuse together to form a zygote
