sexual reproduction

sexual reproduction

formation of a new individual following the union of two gametes

zygote

fertilized egg

zygote

result of the combination of an egg cell and sperm cell

embryo

unborn baby

pre-fertilization

process before the fusion of gamete

gametogenesis

formation of male and female gametes

gamete transfer

bringing the male and female gametes together

spermatogenesis

production of sperms

spermiogenesis

maturation of sperms into motile forms

ovulation

release of the egg or the female gamete from the ovaries

oogenesis

production of egg cells

fallopian tube

carry the egg from the ovary to the uterus

ovaries

pair of organs in the female reproductive system that produces eggs and female hormones

Uterus

where a fetus develops and grow. Also called womb

cervix

allows fluid, such as menstrual blood, to pass from the uterus into the vagina. Also widens during the birth of a baby.

post-fertilization

events occurring after fertilization of male and female gametes.

implantation

the process of attaching an embryo to the walls of the uterus