5 Questions
Which cells replenish the stem cells in the seminiferous tubules?
Type A cells
What is the process by which spermatids are transformed into spermatozoa?
Spermiogenesis
How many haploid spermatids are produced from each secondary spermatocyte?
Two
What is the product of the meiotic division of primary spermatocytes?
Secondary spermatocytes
Where does spermatogenesis occur in the male reproductive system?
Seminiferous tubules
Study Notes
Spermatogenesis
- Spermatogonial stem cells replenish the stem cells in the seminiferous tubules.
Spermatid Development
- Spermatids are transformed into spermatozoa through the process of spermiogenesis.
Meiosis and Spermatid Production
- Each secondary spermatocyte produces 4 haploid spermatids.
Meiotic Division
- The product of the meiotic division of primary spermatocytes is secondary spermatocytes.
Location of Spermatogenesis
- Spermatogenesis occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testes in the male reproductive system.
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