Question

word doc reproductive anatomy guided notes
reproductive anatomy guided notes
instructions: utilize the class slides or recording to complete these notes. this assignment will help you better understand the anatomy of the reproductive system, which is important for future lessons in the unit!
key terms

1. what are the male and female sex cells called?

a. male:
b. female:

1. conception/fertilization:

a. definition:
b. how does fertilization happen (hint: what 2 cells must join)?

Explanation:

1. For male and female sex cells: These are the specialized reproductive cells of each sex, also called gametes.
2. For conception/fertilization: The definition covers the union of gametes, and the process describes how this union occurs.

Answer:

1.
a. Male: Sperm (or spermatozoa)
b. Female: Egg (or ovum/oocyte)
2.
a. Definition: The biological process where a male gamete and female gamete fuse to form a new diploid cell (zygote) that can develop into an embryo.
b. Fertilization happens when a sperm cell (male sex cell) travels through the female reproductive tract, penetrates and fuses with an egg cell (female sex cell), combining their genetic material to form a zygote.