Unit 9 - gamete production and fertilisation Flashcards
1
Q
what produces sperm and where
A
testes produce sperm in the seminiferous tubules
2
Q
what what produces testosterone and where
A
testes produce testosterone in the interstitial cells
3
Q
what maintains mobility and viability of sperm
A
the prostate gland and seminal vesicles secrete fluid that maintains mobility and viability of sperm
4
Q
what do the ovaries contain
A
the ovaries contain immature ova in various stages of development
5
Q
what are ovum surrounded by
A
each ovum is surrounded by a follicle that protects the developing ovum and secretes oestrogen which promotes the developing ovum
6
Q
the fluid secreted by the prostate gland and seminal vesicles contains what
A
it contains fructose for energy and enzymes to keep the liquid viscous
