Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Distinguish between the following pair:
Spermatogenesis and oogenesis
Solution
Spermatogenesis: It is the mechanism by which sperm are produced in the testes' seminiferous tubules.
Oogenesis: It is the process by which an ovum develops into a mature egg, which is called growth.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Rewrite the terms in the correct order so as to be in a logical sequence.
Sperm duct, penis, testes, sperms, semen.
Name the following:
The parts of the ovary containing mature ovum.
The below diagram represents the vertical view of the human female reproductive system.
(i) Label the parts indicated by the guidelines 1 to 8.
(ii) How does the uterus prepare for the reception of a zygote?
(iii) What happens to the uterus if fertilization takes place?
(iv) What happens to the uterus if fertilization has failed to take place?
Read the following and answer from given below:
During copulation, semen is released by the penis into the vegina. The motile sperms swim rapidly, fuse with the ovum in the ampullary region, resulting in fertilization. The haploid nucleus of sperm fuses with that of the ovum to form a diploid zygote.
What is the signifacance of fertilisation?
What is placenta? Mention its role during pregnancy?
In rabbits, humans and other placental mammals, fertilization occurs in ______.
Which part of the female reproductive system is paired incorrectly with its function?
The ______ is also called the womb.
Write the specific location of the following:
Uterus
The ______ is also called the womb.
