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What is the primary role of prostaglandins in seminal fluid?
What abnormality is characterized by no sperm being present in the semen?
At which stage do primary oocytes remain until puberty?
How many primary oocytes are typically present in the ovaries of newborn females?
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During which phase do secondary oocytes undergo the second meiotic division?
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What is the primary difference between meiosis and mitosis?
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During what life stage do oogonia enter meiosis I?
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What is the result of meiosis I?
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Which of the following statements accurately describes spermatogenesis?
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What is the main role of seminal fluid?
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What is the duration of spermatogenesis from the beginning to the formation of mature spermatozoa?
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In which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?
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What is the primary purpose of meiosis in sexual reproduction?
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Study Notes
Cell Cycle and Gametogenesis
- The cell cycle involves processes of cell division essential for growth and repair.
- Mitosis refers to somatic cell division, while meiosis handles the reduction division of gametes (sperm and ova).
Mitosis vs. Meiosis
- Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells with the same chromosome number as the parent (diploid).
- Meiosis consists of two stages (meiosis I and II), resulting in four non-identical gametes with half the chromosome number (haploid).
Meiosis Details
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Meiosis I:
- Reduction division with DNA replication.
- Involves crossing over, allowing genetic material exchange.
- Produces two cells, each with 23 chromosomes.
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Meiosis II:
- Similar to mitotic division without DNA replication or crossing over.
- Results in four cells, each containing 23 chromosomes.
Importance of Meiosis
- Reduces chromosome number from diploid to haploid.
- Promotes genetic diversity through chromosome shuffling and crossing over.
Spermatogenesis
- Process transforming spermatogonia into spermatozoa occurs in seminiferous tubules of the testes.
- Duration is approximately 64 days, beginning at puberty and continuing throughout life.
- This process has two main steps:
- Spermatocytogenesis: Division of spermatogonium into spermatids.
- Spermiogenesis: Morphological transformation of spermatids into mature spermatozoa.
Seminal Fluid Composition
- Seminal fluid is a suspension containing sperm and secretions from various glands (epididymis, prostate, bulbourethral glands, seminal vesicle).
- Volume ranges from 3 to 5 cc, characterized by a thick, white, gelatinous consistency.
- Typically alkaline to neutralize vaginal acidity and contains fructose to nourish sperm.
- High motility rate with more than 80% active sperm.
Abnormalities in Seminal Fluid
- Azoospermia: Absence of sperm in semen.
- Oligospermia: Low sperm count.
- Necrospermia: Presence of dead sperm.
- Morphological abnormalities include giant or dwarf sperms, and sperms with multiple heads/tails, ideally less than 10%.
Oogenesis
- Process converting oogonia into mature ova occurs in the ovarian cortex.
- Primary oocytes begin meiotic division before birth, pausing in prophase until puberty.
- At puberty, several primary oocytes resume division monthly, producing a secondary oocyte and a polar body.
- During ovulation, the secondary oocyte completes meiosis II but is halted until fertilization occurs.
Oocytes Statistics
- A newborn female has approximately 2 million primary oocytes; this number declines to around 40,000 by adolescence.
- Only about 480 oocytes are typically expelled during a reproductive life span.
Comparison of Male and Female Gametes
- Male gamete formation (spermatogenesis) produces numerous sperm continuously after puberty.
- Female gamete formation (oogenesis) results in fewer ova, with only one typically being released each menstrual cycle.
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This quiz will test your understanding of the cell cycle, including the processes of mitosis and meiosis in detail. You'll compare and contrast spermatogenesis and oogenesis, as well as learn about the maturation of female gametes during oogenesis. Prepare to deepen your knowledge of these essential biological processes.
