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When do the oogonia enter meiosis I and undergo DNA replication to form primary oocytes?
When do the oogonia enter meiosis I and undergo DNA replication to form primary oocytes?
What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?
What is the main difference between mitosis and meiosis?
Mitosis is somatic cell division for growth and repair, while meiosis is a reduction division that produces gametes.
What are the two main processes in spermatogenesis?
What are the two main processes in spermatogenesis?
Spermatocytogenesis and spermiogenesis.
Where does oogenesis occur?
Where does oogenesis occur?
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What is the function of seminal fluid?
What is the function of seminal fluid?
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What is azospermia?
What is azospermia?
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Meiosis involves DNA replication before the second meiotic division.
Meiosis involves DNA replication before the second meiotic division.
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How many primary oocytes are present in the ovaries of newborn females?
How many primary oocytes are present in the ovaries of newborn females?
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The secondary oocyte is expelled at ovulation.
The secondary oocyte is expelled at ovulation.
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Study Notes
Cell Cycle and Gametogenesis
- The cell cycle consists of interphase (growth and DNA replication) and the mitotic phase (cell division).
- Mitosis is somatic cell division, occurring in somatic tissues for growth and repair.
- Meiosis is gametic cell division, taking place in gonads (testes and ovaries) to produce gametes.
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
- Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, maintaining the diploid chromosome number.
- Meiosis consists of two divisions: meiosis I (reduction division) and meiosis II, resulting in four haploid gametes.
- Meiosis I includes DNA replication and crossing over; no DNA replication occurs in meiosis II.
Importance of Meiosis
- Reduces diploid chromosome number (2n) to haploid (n) for reproductive purposes.
- Facilitates genetic diversity through shuffling of chromosomes and crossing over.
Spermatogenesis
- Transformation of spermatogonia into spermatozoa, occurring in seminiferous tubules of the testes.
- Duration of spermatogenesis is approximately 64 days, starting at puberty and continuing throughout life.
- Comprises spermatocytogenesis (division of spermatogonia into spermatids) and spermiogenesis (maturation of spermatids).
Seminal Fluid Characteristics
- Volume: 3-5 cc; has a characteristic odor and alkaline reaction.
- Contains about 200-600 million sperm per ejaculation; motility exceeding 80%.
- Provides nutrients (fructose) for sperm, prostaglandins for motility, and balances vaginal acidity.
Abnormalities in Seminal Fluid
- Azospermia: absence of sperm in semen.
- Oligospermia: low sperm count.
- Necrospermia: presence of dead sperm.
- Morphological abnormalities: giant or dwarf sperm, abnormal head/tail counts; should not exceed 20%, normally under 10%.
Oogenesis
- Oogenesis is the process of forming mature ova from oogonia in the ovarian cortex.
- Primary oocytes begin meiosis I during fetal life but remain dormant until puberty.
- Monthly during the menstrual cycle, 5-12 primary oocytes complete meiosis I, forming a secondary oocyte and a polar body.
- Secondary oocyte completes meiosis II only upon fertilization, arrested in metaphase prior to this.
Oocyte Statistics
- Total primary oocytes in newborn females: approximately 2 million, decreasing to about 40,000 during adolescence.
- Only around 480 primary oocytes are ovulated throughout a woman’s reproductive life.
Comparison of Gametogenesis
- Male gametogenesis (spermatogenesis) produces multiple sperm continuously, while female gametogenesis (oogenesis) produces limited ova with cyclic release.
- Male gametes are smaller and more numerous; female gametes are larger and fewer.
Case Scenario
- Questions regarding the timing of oocyte maturation emphasize that oogonia enter meiosis I and replicate DNA during fetal life.
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This quiz covers the essential concepts of the cell cycle, focusing on mitosis and meiosis. It includes a comparison between spermatogenesis and oogenesis, highlighting their differences and end results. Test your understanding of the maturation of female gametes and the stages involved.
