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The male reproductive system consists of a pair of ______, a pair of sperm ducts and a penis.
The male reproductive system consists of a pair of ______, a pair of sperm ducts and a penis.
testes
Sperms are the male ______ produced by testes in humans.
Sperms are the male ______ produced by testes in humans.
gametes
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and is produced by the ______.
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and is produced by the ______.
testes
Millions of ______ are produced by the testes in a day.
Millions of ______ are produced by the testes in a day.
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The female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries, a pair of fallopian tubes (oviducts) and a single ______.
The female reproductive system consists of a pair of ovaries, a pair of fallopian tubes (oviducts) and a single ______.
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Oestrogen or ______, is the primary female sex hormone secreted by ovaries.
Oestrogen or ______, is the primary female sex hormone secreted by ovaries.
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The ovary produces the female gametes known as ______ or ova (plural).
The ovary produces the female gametes known as ______ or ova (plural).
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A single mature egg or ______ is released into the oviduct/fallopian tube by the respective side ovary every month.
A single mature egg or ______ is released into the oviduct/fallopian tube by the respective side ovary every month.
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Fertilization is the process of fusion of the male gamete with the female ______.
Fertilization is the process of fusion of the male gamete with the female ______.
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Both the gametes containing haploid (single) sets of chromosomes fuse and thus maintain the diploid (double) number of chromosomes.The fertilized ______ is now called a zygote.
Both the gametes containing haploid (single) sets of chromosomes fuse and thus maintain the diploid (double) number of chromosomes.The fertilized ______ is now called a zygote.
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What are the two main types of volcanic eruptions?
What are the two main types of volcanic eruptions?
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How do scientists monitor volcanic activity?
How do scientists monitor volcanic activity?
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What causes earthquakes?
What causes earthquakes?
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Why are seismic waves important in studying earthquakes?
Why are seismic waves important in studying earthquakes?
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What are some safety measures implemented for volcanic and earthquake risks?
What are some safety measures implemented for volcanic and earthquake risks?
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What are some safety measures that can be taken to mitigate the risks associated with lightning?
What are some safety measures that can be taken to mitigate the risks associated with lightning?
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How can understanding the mechanisms of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and lightning help in risk mitigation?
How can understanding the mechanisms of volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and lightning help in risk mitigation?
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What role do governments and communities play in reducing the risks posed by natural phenomena like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and lightning?
What role do governments and communities play in reducing the risks posed by natural phenomena like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and lightning?
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How is lightning initiated in thunderclouds?
How is lightning initiated in thunderclouds?
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In what ways can science and technology be utilized to monitor, forecast, and study natural phenomena like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and lightning?
In what ways can science and technology be utilized to monitor, forecast, and study natural phenomena like volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and lightning?
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