BIO 1040 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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somatic cells
all the cells in our body except gametes
diploid cells
two sets of chromosomes
gametes
sex cells (sperm and egg)
haploid cells
one set of chromosomes
mitosis
cell division that produces two genetically identical cells
mitosis is responsible for
growth and repair
testes
produce sperm
epididymides
structures where the sperm mature
vas deferens
a tube that transports the sperm to the seminal vesicles
prostate gland
secretes an anti-biotic substance that protects the sperm
bulbourethral glands
secrete a basic substance to regulate pH
penis
organ for sexual intercourse
seminiferous tubules
the actual site of sperm production
acrosome
a cap on the head of the sperm that contains enzymes for penetrating the oocyte/egg
follicle-stimulating hormone (male)
causes sperm production
luteinizing hormone (male)
targets interstitial cells and produces testosterone
testosterone
primary and secondary male sex characteristics
ovaries
produces eggs
uterine tube
site of fertilization that connects the egg to the uterus
uterus
fetal development
LATEST UPDATE
somatic cells
all the cells in our body except gametes
diploid cells
two sets of chromosomes
gametes
sex cells (sperm and egg)
haploid cells
one set of chromosomes
mitosis
cell division that produces two genetically identical cells
mitosis is responsible for
growth and repair
testes
produce sperm
epididymides
structures where the sperm mature
vas deferens
a tube that transports the sperm to the seminal vesicles
prostate gland
secretes an anti-biotic substance that protects the sperm
bulbourethral glands
secrete a basic substance to regulate pH
penis
organ for sexual intercourse
seminiferous tubules
the actual site of sperm production
acrosome
a cap on the head of the sperm that contains enzymes for penetrating the oocyte/egg
follicle-stimulating hormone (male)
causes sperm production
luteinizing hormone (male)
targets interstitial cells and produces testosterone
testosterone
primary and secondary male sex characteristics
ovaries
produces eggs
uterine tube
site of fertilization that connects the egg to the uterus
uterus
fetal development
