Chapter 9 Important Slides Flashcards
1
Q
What is the male sex cell called? (!!)
A
Spermatozoon = sperm cells
2
Q
Where does the sperm carry the DNA or nuclear hereditary or chromosome? (!!)
A
Head region
3
Q
How does the sperm navigate or be mobile? (!!)
A
Flagellum = hair-like projection on a sperm cell
4
Q
What are fraternal twins? (!!)
A
Twins or two infants resulting from the fertilization of 2 separate ova by separate sperm cells
5
Q
What are identical twins? (!!)
A
Twins resulting from the fertilization of a single egg by a single sperm
6
Q
What is the role of testosterone?
A
Responsible for secondary sexual characteristics like beard, pubic hair, and deeper voice
7
Q
What is hypospadias? (!!)
A
- It is the urethral opening on the underside of the penis.
- So surgical repair involves excising a portion of the prepuce, wrapping around a catheter, suturing it to the distal part of the urethra, bringing to the end of the penis
