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Reproductive System
Questions about the organs, cells and hormones associated with sexual reproduction.
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A haploid is a egg born from the mother.The newborn comes out from the mother.It turns into a baby and a toddler and then it turns into a preschooler.A cell is like something in your body and it rumbles.
Does a uterus repair itself after NovaSure?
Yes, usually. NovaSure Endometrial Ablation is a one-time, 5-minute procedure that gently removes the lining of the uterus- the part that causes the bleeding. Patients who reported being satisfied with the NovaSure procedure ranged from 85.0% to 94.0%. according to the NIH.
Is the gland in female or a male reproductive system?
Both male and female reproductive systems have glands that produce hormones, such as the ovaries in females and the testes in males. These glands are essential for the proper functioning of the reproductive system and the development of secondary sexual characteristics.
Where in the male reproductive system would you expect to find the most mature spermatozoa?
In the ductus deferens and ejaculatory duct.
Where does fertilization occur for a Mountain gorilla?
Fertilization occurs internally, in the female's reproductive tract, specifically in the fallopian tubes, after mating between male and female mountain gorillas. The sperm from the male gorilla travels up the female's reproductive tract to reach the egg for fertilization.
Why must fertilisation take place in the fallopian tube and no in the uterus?
Fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube because that is where the egg and sperm meet. The fallopian tube provides the right environment for the sperm to travel and meet the egg, allowing for fertilization to occur. The uterus is where the fertilized egg implants and develops into a fetus.
What do you call an organism that has both male and female reproductive organ?
An organism that has an ovary for the production of eggs and a testes for the production of sperms is known as " hermaphrodite"
Which part of a human reproductive system has the same function as the stigma?
In the human reproductive system, the cervix functions similarly to the stigma in plants. The cervix is the narrow lower portion of the uterus that connects to the vagina and helps facilitate the passage of sperm into the uterus during intercourse, similar to how the stigma facilitates the entry of pollen in plants for fertilization.
Sperm or spermatozoa are male germ cells that has one set of chromosomes, known as "n" (unlike somatic cells that has "2n"). Semen (the liquid in which sperms are dispersed) do contains protein albumin and free amino acids. They also do have potent antimicrobial proteins.
What do you call a person with two reproductive organ?
If they are a male and female reproductive organs they are called hermaphrodites.
Where does gametogenesis occur?
Male gametogensis occurs in the testicle. The testicles are in the external scrotum.
Why is female reproductive system is more complex than female reproductive system?
She must produce the female gametes (ova) and her body must also nurture and protect the developing fetus during pregancy
What is the function of the urteres?
The ureters are the collecting ducts for urine in the kidneys that transport urine to the bladder.
What complications could occur if male and female sex chromosomes were XY?
This can occur in a very rare condition where genetically the baby is a boy (XY), but during that time of sexual determination (7th week of the pregnancy), the testosterone gene is not turned "on" making the XY baby not a boy but a fully functional girl.
If this fully functional XY girl meets up with a XY boy and they decide to have children, this is what might happen:
XY x XY
- XX = girl baby - 25% probability
- XY = boy baby - 50% probability
- YY = lethal gene -- miscarriage - 25% probability
How are the reproductive systems of humans and plants different?
Humans have internal reproductive systems with specialized organs such as the testes and ovaries, while plants have external reproductive structures like flowers and pollen. Humans reproduce sexually through the combination of genetic material from two parents, while plants can reproduce sexually through pollination or asexually through methods like budding or cloning. Additionally, humans have distinct male and female sexes, while some plants can have both male and female reproductive structures in the same individual.
What develops into the male duct system?
Sperms produced in seminoferous tubules travel through six meters long single epidydimis. Fallowed by through vas differns in spermatic cord. (Here the tube is ligated in vasectomy.) and enters through external inguinal ring and then internal inguinal ring to the neck of urinary bladder and stored in ampula. During ejaculation they are expelled at very high speed through urethra.
What are three main functions of the male reproductive system?
The main functions of the male reproductive system are to produce sperm, deliver sperm to the female reproductive system through ejaculation, and produce hormones such as testosterone that regulate secondary sexual characteristics and reproductive functions.
When a primary oocyte divides a secondary oocyte and what are produced?
A primary oocyte divides into a secondary oocyte and a polar body during meiosis I. The secondary oocyte undergoes meiosis II to produce a mature ovum (egg) and another polar body.
What is the egg released by the female reproductive system called?
The correct medical/biological term is ovulation.
Is it true that gametes are the same size and shape is called monogamy?
No and no. Sperm are very tiny compared to the egg. They only carry their nucleus and have a tail that propels them. The egg carries all of the other organelles and a large amount of cytoplasm. Monogamy means that only one man can or is married to one woman.
What organs are included in the male reproductive system?
The male reproductive glands are the testes (singular testis), also known as the testicles.
When should females start having yearly reproductive system checkups?
When they have a problem, when they become sexually active or are sexually assaulted, or at age 18 or 21, depending on whom you ask. The content of the exam will depend on the patient's history.
What is the correct sequence for sperm traveling through the organs of the male reproductive system?
The movement of sperm through the male reproductive system begins in the testes where sperm are produced. From there, the sperm move through the epididymis, the vas deferens and finally through the urethra.
'Where does the egg mature in the female reproductive system?
In the Female Reproductive System, an Egg Matures in either ONE of the TWO Ovaries; this occurs approximately every 28 days.
When an Egg Matures in the Ovary, it is then Released into the fallopian tube, this is called Ovulation. Anytime after Ovulation (and before Menstruation), the Mature Egg is available for fertilization. During Ovulation and immediately after, the uterus lining thickens in preperation for a fertilized egg.
If, however, the Egg is NOT fertilized then the Unfertilized Egg, the thickened uterus lining, as well as some blood and fluids is shed; this happens approximately every 28 days and is known as Menstruation.
