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Within which structures of the male gonads does spermatogenesis occur?
Within which structures of the male gonads does spermatogenesis occur?
- Vas deferens
- Epididymis
- Seminiferous tubules (correct)
- Leydig cells
What triggers the initiation of spermatogenesis?
What triggers the initiation of spermatogenesis?
- Increased estrogen production
- Decreased levels of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Release of testosterone from Leydig cells (correct)
- Release of testosterone from Sertoli cells
Which type of spermatogonia serve as reserve stem cells in spermatogenesis?
Which type of spermatogonia serve as reserve stem cells in spermatogenesis?
- Type A (pale) spermatogonia
- Primary spermatocytes
- Type A (dark) spermatogonia (correct)
- Type B spermatogonia
What cellular structures connect the developing spermatogenic cells?
What cellular structures connect the developing spermatogenic cells?
Which component of the sperm cell contains enzymes that facilitate penetration of the egg cell?
Which component of the sperm cell contains enzymes that facilitate penetration of the egg cell?
What is the primary function of the midpiece of a sperm cell?
What is the primary function of the midpiece of a sperm cell?
Which process describes the production of female gametes within the ovaries?
Which process describes the production of female gametes within the ovaries?
During which phase of life does oogenesis begin?
During which phase of life does oogenesis begin?
What stage does the primary oocyte arrest in before puberty?
What stage does the primary oocyte arrest in before puberty?
When is meiosis II completed in oogenesis?
When is meiosis II completed in oogenesis?
What is the role of hyaluronidase in fertilization?
What is the role of hyaluronidase in fertilization?
What ensures the completion of the second meiotic division of the oocyte?
What ensures the completion of the second meiotic division of the oocyte?
Which cell type gives rise to spermatocytes?
Which cell type gives rise to spermatocytes?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of cell types during spermatogenesis?
Which of the following is the correct sequence of cell types during spermatogenesis?
What is the key event that occurs immediately after sperm entry into the oocyte?
What is the key event that occurs immediately after sperm entry into the oocyte?
Which structure in the sperm cell is essential for generating the force required for its movement?
Which structure in the sperm cell is essential for generating the force required for its movement?
What is the primary role of the acrosomal reaction during fertilization?
What is the primary role of the acrosomal reaction during fertilization?
In oogenesis, what directly results from the completion of meiosis I?
In oogenesis, what directly results from the completion of meiosis I?
During spermatogenesis, which of the following ensures genetic diversity?
During spermatogenesis, which of the following ensures genetic diversity?
What is the significance of the zona reaction?
What is the significance of the zona reaction?
What is the function of the flagellum?
What is the function of the flagellum?
The acrosome contains what?
The acrosome contains what?
Which of the following processes is characterized by the development of mature spermatozoa from spermatids?
Which of the following processes is characterized by the development of mature spermatozoa from spermatids?
The developing spermatogenic cells remain connected by cytoplasmic bridges until they have formed a mature spermatozoan in order to do what?
The developing spermatogenic cells remain connected by cytoplasmic bridges until they have formed a mature spermatozoan in order to do what?
A mutation affecting the function of Sertoli cells would directly disrupt which of the following processes?
A mutation affecting the function of Sertoli cells would directly disrupt which of the following processes?
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Spermatogenesis
Spermatogenesis
The process of sperm cell production within the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
Testes
Testes
Male gonads where sperm cells are produced.
Sertoli cells
Sertoli cells
Cells that support and nourish developing sperm
Spermatogonia
Spermatogonia
Stem cells in the testes that undergo spermatogenesis to produce sperm.
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Spermatogonia Activity
Spermatogonia Activity
These are inactive in fetal and postnatal period, spermatogenesis begins with puberty and is initiated by testosterone from Leydig cells.
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Type A (dark) spermatogonia
Type A (dark) spermatogonia
Reserve stem cells.
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Type A (pale) spermatogonia
Type A (pale) spermatogonia
Renewing stem cells.
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Type B spermatogonia
Type B spermatogonia
Differentiating progenitors that form spermatocytes.
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Cytoplasmic Bridges
Cytoplasmic Bridges
Germ cells remain connected until mature spermatozoan.
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Sperm Cell Structure
Sperm Cell Structure
The head contains the nucleus and acrosome, midpiece is packed with mitochondria and tail is used for movement.
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Sperm Head
Sperm Head
Haploid nucleus and acrosome.
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Acrosome Function
Acrosome Function
The acrosome has an enzyme for egg penetration.
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Sperm Midpiece
Sperm Midpiece
It contains many mitochondria.
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Sperm Tail
Sperm Tail
Contains a flagellum that helps in locomotion.
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Oogenesis
Oogenesis
The process by which female gonads (oocytes) are produced in the ovaries.
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Oogenesis timing
Oogenesis timing
Begins before birth and is completed after puberty.
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Oogonium
Oogonium
The cells that reproduce by mitosis during the fetal period.
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Primary oocyte timing
Primary oocyte timing
Stops at prophase 1 til puberty.
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Oocyte Meiosis
Oocyte Meiosis
The first meiosis division with ovulation at puberty.
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First Polar Body
First Polar Body
The smaller dysfunctional cell.
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Second meiosis Timing
Second meiosis Timing
Meiosis begins and progresses until metaphase and stops.
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Sperm and oocyte fertilize
Sperm and oocyte fertilize
Meiotic is completed and second polar body is formed.
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Fertilization sperm reaching the corona radiata
Fertilization sperm reaching the corona radiata
Helps with sperm mobility
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Corona radiata enzyme
Corona radiata enzyme
Enzyme released from the acrosome separates the follicular cells from each other.
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Acrosome action
Acrosome action
Zone when acrosome enzymes dissolve the zona pellucida.
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- Spermatogenesis is the production of sperm cells within the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
- Spermatogonia are inactive during the fetal and postnatal periods
- Spermatogenesis begins with puberty.
- Testosterone released from Leydig cells initiates spermatogenesis.
Types of Spermatogonia
- Type A (dark) are reserve stem cells
- Type A (pale) are renewing stem cells.
- Type B spermatogonia are differentiating progenitors that form spermatocytes.
- The developing spermatogenic cells remain connected by cytoplasmic bridges until they form mature spermatozoa.
Sperm Cell Structure
- Has three parts: Head, midpiece, and tail.
- The head contains a haploid nucleus and an acrosome
- The acrosome produces enzymes to penetrate the egg cell.
- The midpiece contains numerous mitochondria needed to produce ATP for tail movement.
- The tail comprises a flagellum that aids in locomotion.
Oogenesis
- Oogenesis is the process by which female gonads are produced in the ovaries
- Oogenesis begins before birth and continues until menopause.
- Oogonium reproduces by mitosis during the fetal period.
- Oogonium grows in volume to form the primary oocyte, beginning the first meiotic division before birth.
Oogenesis at Puberty
- Meiosis I completes with ovulation at puberty.
- Two cells form with unequal cytoplasm
- The smaller cell is the first polar body.
- The larger cell is the secondary oocyte.
- With ovulation, the second meiosis begins and proceeds until metaphase, then stops.
- If the sperm fertilizes the secondary oocyte, the second meiotic division completes, forming the second polar body.
Fertilization
- Sperm reaches the corona radiata.
- Hyaluronidase is released from the acrosome, separating the follicular cells
- Acrosome enzymes dissolve the zona pellucida, thus perforating it.
- The sperm enters the oocyte
- A zona reaction prevents entry by other sperm.
- Sperm entry ensures the completion of the second meiotic division of the oocyte.
- A female pronucleus and a male pronucleus form and then fuse.
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