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Ovarian structure consisting of a developing egg surround by one or more layer of follicle cells. The follicle is the single layer. More than one layer it would be a granulosa cell.

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Q: The female gametes develop in structures called follicles what is a follicle?
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What are the structures where gametes are formed called?

gametangia


What are the cells stored in the ovaries?

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What part of the body produces gametes?

While a man continues making new sperm his entire life, a woman is born with all the ova she will ever have. Each cycle several ova are incapsulated in follicles - the first one to mature or ripen will burst from the follicle - this is called ovulation.


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Where are the gametes of an animal produced?

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Do males produce gametes faster then females do?

No, males do not produce gametes faster than females. In fact, females typically produce a finite number of eggs during their lifetime, whereas males continuously produce sperm throughout their reproductive years. However, the rate of production may vary between individuals.


What anterior pituitary hormone stimulates the testis and ovary to produce and produce sperm and eggs respectively?

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Are zygotes capable of developing into a multicellular structure without fusion with another cell?

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