Unit 2.1 - Structure And Functions Of Reproductive Organs Flashcards
Where does gamete production take place in males?
The testes
Where do the testes produce sperm?
In the seminiferous tubules
Where are the interstitial cells found?
In the tissue between the seminiferous tubules
What’s the role of the interstitial cells?
Interstitial cells produce testosterone
What does the prostate gland and seminal vesicles do?
They secrete fluids that maintain the mobility and viability of the sperm
Where does gamete production take place in females?
In the ovaries
What do the ovaries contain?
Immature ovum at different stages of development
What is each ovum surrounded by?
A follicle which secretes hormones and protects the developing ovum
What happens during ovulation?
Mature ova are released into the oviduct
Where does fertilisation take place and what is formed?
It takes place in the oviduct, a zygote is formed
