2.1 Gamete production and fertilisation Flashcards
1
Q
Where are male gamete produced
A
in the seminiferous tubules in the testis
2
Q
Which cell produces testosterone
A
interstitial cells
3
Q
what is the function of semen and where is it produced
A
seminal vesicle and prostate gland.
maintains the mobility and viability of sperm as it swims towards the oviduct
4
Q
where is the female gamete produced
A
In the Ovaries
5
Q
name of a feature of the ovum
A
surrounded by a follicle which protects the developing ovum and secretes hormones
6
Q
Describe the process of fertilisation
A
Mature ova are released into the oviduct where they may be fertilised by sperm to form a zygote.
