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This article discusses the process of sexual reproduction and meiosis, which involves the creation of gametes and the formation of a zygote. It also explores the stages of development from zygote to embryo, as well as the reproductive systems of both males and females. Learn about the importance of fertilization and the menstrual cycle in the creation of new life.
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Sexual Reproduction involves 2 parents Involves the process of meiosis Variety in the offspring
Background Vocabulary: - gametes – sex cells – sperm and egg - gonads – sex organs/glands – testes and ovaries - zygote – fertilized egg egg + sperm = zygote - meiosis – process by which sex cells develop - gametogenesis - diploid (2n) – normal # of chromosomes (46 – human) all cells except sperm and egg - monoploid (n) – ½ the # of chromosomes (23 – human) only sperm and egg
Meiosis – results: 4 daughter cells with ½ the number of chromosomes
B Meiosis – result 4 daughter cells ½ the # of chromosomes
Meiosis 2 major divisions Still double stranded – splits again
Meiosis: cell division – making sex cells – gametes – sperm/egg - occurs in sex organs (gonads- testes and ovaries) Gametogenesis = meiosis monoploid diploid diploid Result: 4 daughter cells with ½ the # of chromosomes
Homologous Chromosomes – pair of chromosomes dealing with the same characteristics – one from mom and one from Dad – makes a tetrad (4strands)
During meiosis, crossing over may occur parts of chromatid strands actually exchange segments this increases variety. Tetrads – homologous chromosomes paired up
Gamete Formation Spermatogenesis - testes produce sperm - diploid cell meiosis 4 monoploid cells - each usually matures into a motile sperm cell
Oogenesis - ovaries produce eggs (ovum/ova) - ovum: larger, non-motile - only 1 monoploid ovum usually forms - other 3 – polar bodies – die - unequal cytoplasmic division
Spermatogenesis Oogenesis
Hermaphrodite – an organism with functional male and female gonads. Ex. earthworm
Zygote Formation - zygote fertilized egg - sperm + egg = zygote (fertilized egg) - process is called fertilization - recombination occurs - chromosomes from both parents recombine – increases variety
Zygote Formation • YouTube - Medical animation of egg fertilization
Fertilization Zygote Cleavage
Mitosis – Cleavage All cells exactly the same – for now!
Embryonic development • YouTube - Amphioxus embryonic development YouTube - human development
Embryo Formation - the zygote divides by mitosis (cleavage) to form an embryo - differentiation occurs cells become different - take on their own identity(hair cell, skin cell, etc.) – DNA does not change the cell just uses different parts of the DNA**** - zygote embryo – divisions by mitosis - process is gastrulation – process of indenting
In one individual – same DNA in all the cells…these cells look different and do different jobs…Why? They simply use different parts of that DNA
Embryo Formation – zygote morula(solid ball) blastula (hollow ball) gastrula (3 germ layers – endoderm ectoderm mesoderm)
Fertilization Cleavage mitosis Sperm + egg = zygote
Internal Fertilization - fertilization occurs inside the female - usually terrestrial (land) organisms - few eggs produced - protected - could have either internal (mammals) or external (birds/reptiles) development External Fertilization - fertilization occurs outside the body of the female - usually aquatic (water) organisms - many eggs – ensure survival - only external development Examples – fish, amphibians
Male reproductive system • Sperm production • over 100 million produced per day! • ~2.5 million released per drop!
Male Reproductive System 2 major functions: 1. Make sperm 2. Deposit in female (internal fertilization) Structures and Functions: • Testes: Male gonads • Sperm and testosterone production • Location scrotum – keeps sperm 1 – 2 degreescooler than normal body temperature
2. Vas Deferens: a. tube that connects testes to urethra b. sperm transported here c. along the way secretions from 3 glands are picked up to make semen. 3. Semen: sperm + fluids 4. Testosterone: hormone secreted by testes, regulates development of secondary sex characteristics.
Female Reproductive System Structures and Functions • Ovaries: a. female gonads b. produce eggs (meiosis – oogenesis) c. eggs enclosed in follicles d. once a month egg is ovulated (released – into fallopian tube) 2. Fallopian Tubes (oviducts): a. connects ovary to uterus b. fertilization here
3. Uterus: a. implantation here (embryo embeds itself into uterine wall) b. development from embryo to fetus here 4. Vagina: a. birth canal (menstruate through here too) 5. Estrogen and progesterone: a. female hormones (ovaries) b. regulate secondary sex characteristics c. menstrual cycle
Menstrual Cycle Background information: • series of changes in ovaries and uterus • Begins at puberty • Temporarily stops during pregnancy • Menopause – cycle stops permanently
Stages of the Menstrual Cycle (Lasts about 28 days) • Stage 1: Follicle Stage (10 days) • Pituitary FSH • Egg matures in follicle – swells • Ovaries estrogen – thickens uterus B. Stage 2: Ovulation (stays in tube 2 – 3 days) a. Pituitary LH b. egg released from follicle
Egg maturation in ovary releasesprogesterone maintainsuteruslining produces estrogen
Stage 3: Corpus Luteum Stage (~ 14 days) • Follicle dies – forms a “scar” corpus luteum • Corpus luteum (ovary) progesterone • Causes uterine lining to stay thick • Stage 4: Menstruation (4 days) a. egg not fertilized – uterine lining breaks down
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