BIOL A107 Lecture Notes - Reproductive System, Gamete, Fetus
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The reproductive system: produces, stores, nourishes and releases sex cells. Fertilization: the joining of the egg and the sperm. The sperm and egg contain genetic information that will allow this one cell to multiply into trillions. Chromosome: an organized structure of dna and protein that is found in cells. The egg: a haploid female reproductive cell or gamete. At birth, there are approximately 1 million eggs; and by the time of puberty, only about 300,000 remain. The fusion of male and female gametes to form a zygote. Vas deferens: the tube connecting the testes with the urethra. Seminal vesicle: small tubular glands that are near the prostate. The primary function involves the production of fluid that makes up a significant percentage of semen. Penis: this is the duct for the transfer of sperm during copulation. Testicles: this is either of the two oval organs that produce sperm in men.
