Gametogenesis Gametes develop in the gonads (sex cells)
Their are 2 types of gametogenesis
Spermatogenesis Production of sperm in the testes Produce 4 sperm from one cell Meiosis
Male Reproductive System
Oogenesis Production of eggs in the ovary. Produce 4 eggs by meiosis One egg cells is function Three egg cells are nonfunctional The are known as polar bodies
Female Reproductive System Lastly the sperm and egg meet here for fertilization Sperm must pass through the uterus 2nd Sperm Enters the vagina 1st
Oviduct Fertilization occurs here
Zygote Zygote is a fertilized egg. A fertilized egg becomes an embryo as soon as the first cleavage occurs.
Internal Ferilization Chance of zygote survival is increased greatly
External Fertilization Zygotes chance of survival decreases significantly