Spermatogenesis and Oogenesis Flashcards

Flashcards about spermatogenesis and oogenesis.

Spermatogenesis

The production of sperm cells.

Oogenesis

The production of egg cells.

Oogenesis

Female gamete production; female sex cell production.

Polar Bodies

Three haploid cells produced during oogenesis that are not viable and degenerate.

Oogonium

The process of undergoing mitosis and producing two oocytes.

Follicles

Pre egg cells.

FSH

A hormone that stimulates follicle development in females.

Spermatogenesis

Begins at puberty in the seminiferous tubules of the testes.

Spermatogonium

Diploid cells that divide mitotically to produce spermatocytes.

Spermatid

Haploid cells resulting from meiosis in spermatogenesis before differentiation.

Flagellum

A tail-like structure that aids in sperm motility.

Haploid

Having half the normal genetic material; a single set of chromosomes.