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how does the ovum work
The scientific name for the female egg cell is ovum.
An ovum cell is typically much larger than a somatic (body) cell. The ovum cell is the largest cell in the human body, visible to the naked eye, while somatic cells are much smaller and vary in size depending on the specific cell type.
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The male reproductive cell that fertilizes the ovum is called a sperm cell.
the ovum
The ovum is an egg in the ovary of the female.
Another name for ovum would be egg cell.
No, an ovum is a mature female reproductive cell, also known as an egg cell, while an oviduct is the tube through which the ovum travels from the ovary to the uterus. The oviduct is where fertilization of the ovum typically occurs.
The female reproductive cell known as an "ovum" is more commonly referred to as an "egg" cell. Indeed, in the Latin language, "ovum" literally translates as "egg".
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