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What is the production growth and maturation of an egg or ovum called?
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Oogenesis is the process of producing an ovum (egg cell). Egg production begins and ends before birth. There is a series of processes that take place during the production of an ovum... for more detailed information on the entire process, take a look at this article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oogenesis
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What hormones are necessary for egg cell production?
Follicle stimulating hormone from anterior pituitary is required for maturation of the follicle. There is brisk rise of luteinizing hormone, also called as LH, to brake the follicle and liberate the ovum.
Where in the reproductive tract do you not find sperm that are capable of fertilizing an ovum on their own?
Sperm within the testicle itself are not capable of fertilizing an ovum on their own. They complete the maturation process in the epididymis.
What are immature female gamete called?
ostecyte
What are eggs also called?
Cackleberries; ovum.
Incomplete cells are called gametes the female gamete is called the?
ovum
What hormones are necessary for egg cell production?
Follicle stimulating hormone from anterior pituitary is required for maturation of the follicle. There is brisk rise of luteinizing hormone, also called as LH, to brake the follicle and liberate the ovum.
What is a Sperm Production and what is a Ovum Production?
Sperm production is the creation of sperm in the testies of the bull. Ovum production is the creation of eggs in the ovaries of the cow.
Where in the reproductive tract do you not find sperm that are capable of fertilizing an ovum on their own?
Sperm within the testicle itself are not capable of fertilizing an ovum on their own. They complete the maturation process in the epididymis.
What is the production of eggs is called?
Oogenesis is the process of producing an ovum (egg cell). Egg production begins and ends before birth. There is a series of processes that take place during the production of an ovum... for more detailed information on the entire process, take a look at this article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oogenesis
What has the author Joseph Abraham Long written?
Joseph Abraham Long has written: 'The maturation of the egg of the mouse' -- subject(s): Mice, Ovum
What is in the mature vesicular follicle of the ovary?
Follicle Maturation happens at puberty, the anterior pituitary gland secretes increased amounts of FSH, and the ovaries enlarge in response.
What are immature female gamete called?
ostecyte
Another name for female egg cell?
Another name for the female reporductive cell is ovum or a gamete. The egg cell is realised from the ovaries after a period of maturation (In the menstrual cycle roughly 1-2 weeks after the previous period.
The female gamete is called what?
The female gamete is called an ovum or an egg. This is the cell that is fertilized by the male gamete known as the sperm.
What is the releasing of an ovum from a follicle called?
The release of an ovum from a follicle is known as ovulation. The ovum is also known as the egg.
What is the medical term meaning fertilized ovum?
A fertilized ovum is called a zygote.
What is the nutrient for the embryo that arises from the ovum called?
The yolk sac arises from the ovum to nourish the embryo.
