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Higher Human Biology

Gamete production in the testes

  • Testes produce sperm in the seminiferous tubules and testosterone in the interstitial cells.
  • The prostate gland and seminal vesicles secrete fluids that maintain the mobility and viability of the sperm.

Gamete production in the ovaries

  • The ovaries contain immature ova in various stages of development.
  • Each ovum is surrounded by a follicle that protects the developing ovum and secretes hormones.

Fertilisation

  • Mature ova are released into the oviduct where they may be fertilised by sperm to form a zygote.

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