Unit 7
Human
reproduction
, Human reproduction
Human reproduction is sexual.
To reproduce, humans have
reproductive systems which,
upon reaching sexual maturity,
produce gametes.
Gametes from individuals of
different sexes, join together
to produce a single cell called
zygote, which eventually
develops into a new individual
, Human reproduction
Gametes form in the reproductive organs, called
gonads, which form part of the reproductive systems.
Male gonads are called testes
(testicles) and their gametes
are called spermatozoa.
Female gonads are called
ovaries and their gametes are
called ova.
Ovum (singular) – Ova (plural)
Spermatozoon (sing.) – Spermatozoa (plural)
Testis (sing) – testes (plural)
, Human reproduction
Human
reproduction
, Human reproduction
Human reproduction is sexual.
To reproduce, humans have
reproductive systems which,
upon reaching sexual maturity,
produce gametes.
Gametes from individuals of
different sexes, join together
to produce a single cell called
zygote, which eventually
develops into a new individual
, Human reproduction
Gametes form in the reproductive organs, called
gonads, which form part of the reproductive systems.
Male gonads are called testes
(testicles) and their gametes
are called spermatozoa.
Female gonads are called
ovaries and their gametes are
called ova.
Ovum (singular) – Ova (plural)
Spermatozoon (sing.) – Spermatozoa (plural)
Testis (sing) – testes (plural)
, Human reproduction
