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Mammals and ______ undergo internal fertilization.

birds

Organisms that lay and hatch their eggs outside their body are called ______.

oviparous

Ovoviviparous embryos do not have an internal connection to the mother’s ______.

placenta

______ organisms directly nourish the developing embryos within the body.

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Examples of viviparous organisms include all ______ mammals.

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Reproduction in animals can either be sexual reproduction or ______ reproduction.

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The sex cells of males are called ______ cells.

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The fertilization process results in the formation of a ______.

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Sexual reproduction involves two parents, the male and the ______.

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Some animals can undergo both sexual reproduction and ______ reproduction.

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Gametes are the reproductive cells produced by ______ organisms.

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In some models of conception, live-bearing animals are represented using a plastic ______.

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In asexual reproduction, organisms can reproduce using means other than the use of ______.

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Oviparous animals lay their eggs in an ______ environment.

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Viviparous animals nourish their young inside the mother's ______.

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The source of nourishment for ovoviviparous animals is the ______ within the mother.

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Fish and some reptiles are examples of ______ animals.

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Most ______ are viviparous, meaning they give birth to live young.

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Birds are classified as ______ because they lay eggs.

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Male gametes are known as ______ cells.

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Female gametes are referred to as egg cells or ______.

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The granulosa cells serve to protect and nourish the ______.

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Sperm cells have enzymes contained within their ______ which aid in egg cell penetration.

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It takes multiple sperm to break down the zona pellucida but only one sperm to ______.

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To prevent ______, steps are taken after fertilization to block additional sperm from entering the egg.

<p>polyspermy</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fertilization that occurs outside the body of the animal is known as ______ fertilization.

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During external fertilization, both male and female animals release ______ and egg cells into the environment.

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In internal fertilization, the zygote develops inside the ______ reproductive tract.

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Amplexus is an example of a behavior seen in frogs during ______ fertilization.

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The production, development, and maturation of sperm cells happens within the male reproductive system through a process known as ______.

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The primary sex hormone produced by the testes in male animals is called ______.

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The male reproductive system is specialized for the production of ______ cells and their deposition into the female reproductive tract.

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The male reproductive organs have a different function from that of ______ organs.

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The function of depositing sperm into the female reproductive tract is crucial for successful ______.

<p>fertilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

The pathway of a sperm cell begins in the ______ before it travels to deposit itself.

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The male reproductive system has a series of structures that serve to perform its functions ______.

<p>efficiently</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hormones like testosterone signal the necessary changes and trigger ______ in males.

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Cut the muscle of the abdomen ______ until the chest area.

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For the male frog, check the back body wall to locate two yellowish ______.

<p>testes</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sometimes black grains found inside the abdomen of a female frog are ______.

<p>eggs</p> Signup and view all the answers

The fish gonads are located in the paired yellow or pink ______ in the lower part of the abdomen.

<p>organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the apron of a crab is pointed, the crab is ______.

<p>male</p> Signup and view all the answers

The ovaries of the female crab are located in the ______ structure.

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The male reproductive system includes the testis and the ______.

<p>vas deferens</p> Signup and view all the answers

For waste disposal, place all dead animals in a black ______ bag.

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Flashcards

Sexual Reproduction

A type of reproduction involving two parents (male and female) to create offspring.

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm and egg) produced by male and female parents.

Egg cells

Reproductive cells produced by the female parent.

Sperm cells

Reproductive cells produced by the male parent.

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Fertilization

The process where sperm and egg combine.

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Asexual Reproduction

Reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes.

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Zygote

A fertilized egg.

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Reproductive Systems of Animals

The organs and structures in an animal's body that are involved in reproduction.

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Internal Fertilization

Fertilization that occurs inside the organism's body.

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Oviparous Development

Embryo develops outside the parent's body, relying on yolk for nourishment.

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Ovoviviparous Organisms

Eggs develop inside the parent's body, nourished by yolk, but no direct connection to placenta.

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Viviparous Organisms

Develop completely within the parent's body, receiving nourishment directly.

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Yolk

Nutrient-rich substance in eggs that nourishes the developing embryo.

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Sperm penetration

Sperm cells break through the protective layers surrounding the egg cell to reach the egg cell's membrane.

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Zona pellucida

The protective layer surrounding the egg cell that sperm must penetrate to fertilize.

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Polyspermy

The fertilization of an egg by multiple sperm.

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Acrosome

A structure at the head of the sperm that contains enzymes to aid in egg penetration.

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Granulosa cells

Cells that surround and nourish the egg cell.

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Fusion of membranes

The joining of the egg and sperm cell membranes allowing the sperm's nucleus to enter the egg.

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Oviparous Reproduction

Offspring develop outside the mother's body, nourished by yolk inside the egg.

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Viviparous Reproduction

Offspring develop inside the mother's womb, receiving nourishment from the mother.

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Ovoviviparous Reproduction

Offspring develop inside the mother's womb, nourished by yolk.

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Egg Cell

Female reproductive cell.

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Gonads

Organs that produce gametes (sperm and eggs).

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How are tilapia gonads identified?

Tilapia gonads are located in the lower part of the fish abdomen and appear as paired yellow or pink organs.

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Crab Gonads - Anterior Horn

The anterior horn is part of the female crab's ovary, and the male crab's testis, and is located at the front of the gonad.

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Crab Gonads - Commissure

The commissure is the connection between the two parts of the gonad in both male and female crabs.

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Crab Gonads - Posterior Horn

The posterior horn is part of the female crab's ovary, and the male crab's testis, and is located at the back of the gonad.

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Crab Gonads - Vas Deferens

The vas deferens is the tube that carries sperm from the testes to the ejaculatory duct in male crabs.

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Crab Gonads - Spermatheca

The spermatheca is a storage area for sperm in female crabs.

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Labia minora function

The labia minora are a pair of folds of skin that lie inside the labia majora, surrounding the vaginal opening and clitoris. They protect the urethra and vaginal opening, contribute to sexual arousal, and lubricate the vagina.

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Estrogen's role

Estrogen is a female sex hormone responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics, including breasts, uterus, and hips. It also plays a role in regulating the menstrual cycle, bone health, and reproductive function.

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Menstrual cycle

The menstrual cycle is a monthly cycle of changes in a woman's reproductive system that prepares the body for potential pregnancy. It involves the release of an egg, thickening of the uterine lining, and shedding of the lining if pregnancy doesn't occur.

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Cervix as childbirth indicator

The cervix, the lower part of the uterus, undergoes changes during childbirth. It dilates (opens wider) to allow the baby to pass through. The cervix's dilation is a crucial indicator of labor progress.

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Egg cell's journey during ovulation

During ovulation, the egg cell travels from the ovary, through the fallopian tube, towards the uterus. This journey is driven by muscular contractions in the fallopian tube and cilia (tiny hair-like structures) lining the tube.

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Sperm cell production

Sperm cells are produced in the testes through a process called spermatogenesis. This process involves a series of cell divisions and maturation steps, resulting in millions of sperm cells.

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Testosterone function

Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone, produced by the testes. It's responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics like facial hair, muscle mass, and deeper voice.

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Deposition of sperm

The male reproductive system deposits sperm into the female reproductive tract during intercourse. This allows the sperm cells to reach the egg and potentially fertilize it.

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Study Notes

Unit 13: The Reproductive System

  • The reproductive system is crucial for species propagation.
  • Reproduction can be sexual or asexual.
  • Sexual reproduction involves male and female gametes, a process called fertilization.
  • Asexual reproduction does not involve gametes.

Lesson 13.1: Sexual Reproduction In Animals

  • Some animals have both sexual and asexual reproduction.
  • Sexual reproduction requires two parents to produce reproductive cells (gametes).
  • Key parts of the reproductive system are the male and female gonads, which are the testes and ovaries respectively.
  • These gonads produce the gametes sperm and egg cells.

Lesson 13.2: The Female Reproductive System

  • The female reproductive system has organs that perform specific functions.
  • Essential functions include egg production, fertilization, and zygote development.
  • The system is composed of internal organs like the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries.
  • The vagina is an elastic muscular canal.
  • The uterus is responsible for receiving the fertilized egg and allowing it to grow.
  • The fallopian tubes transport the egg to the uterus.
  • Ovaries store immature eggs until ovulation, a release process.
  • Puberty is when the ovaries start to produce eggs.
  • The pH of the vagina is acidic, which helps protect against pathogens like bacteria.

Lesson 13.3: The Male Reproductive System

  • Male reproductive organs have different functions compared to the female system.
  • These organs include testes, scrotum, urethra, penis, and sperm ducts.
  • The testes produce sperm cells and testosterone.
  • The scrotum maintains temperature for sperm production.
  • The urethra is a tube that transports urine and sperm outside the body.
  • The penis is the external organ used for sperm deposition.
  • Sperm is produced in the seminiferous tubules inside the testes.

Lesson 13.4: Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis

  • Spermatogenesis is the process of sperm cell production in males.
  • Oogenesis is the process of egg cell production in females.
  • Both involve meiosis, a type of cell division.
  • Spermatogenesis occurs in the testes and results in four sperm cells from a single spermatogonium cell.
  • Oogenesis occurs in the ovaries and produces one functional egg cell and three polar bodies from a single oogonium cell.
  • Gametogenesis encompasses the sperm and egg production, starting from stem cells and ending with the mature gamete.

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