Higher Human Biology 2.1 - Gamete Production and fertilisation

Corpus Luteum

Formed from a follicle after ovulation; produces progesterone

Follicle

Surrounds and protects developing ovum and secretes oestrogen

Gametes

Sex cells containing haploid chromosome number

Interstitial Cells

Cells in testes found between seminiferous tubules; produce testosterone

Oestrogen

Hormone produced by the ovary that helps the repair and thickening of the endometrium after menstruation

Ovaries

Female sex organs in which ova are produced

Oviduct

Fine tube connecting an ovary to the uterus; location of fertilisation

Progesterone

Hormone produced by corpus luteum that helps thicken and vascularise the endometrium

Prostate Gland

Produces fluid that makes up part of the semen

Seminal Vesicles

Glands producing fluid that makes up part of the semen

Seminiferous Tubules

Narrow tubes in testes in which sperm cells are produced

Testes

Male sex organs responsible for production of sperm

Testosterone

Hormone produced by interstitial cells

Zygote

Fertilised egg cell; product of fertilisation