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Which of the following is considered the mature ovary in the female reproductive system?
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27. The Reproductive System
Introduction to the Reproductive System
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What is the entire process of sperm production called?
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Spermatogenesis
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Fertilization
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Oogenesis
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Mitosis
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Begin by understanding the term 'spermatogenesis'. It refers to the entire process of sperm production in the male reproductive system.
Spermatogenesis occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the testes, where germ cells undergo several stages of development to become mature spermatozoa.
The process starts with spermatogonia, which are stem cells located at the base of the seminiferous tubules. These cells undergo mitosis to maintain the stem cell population and produce primary spermatocytes.
Primary spermatocytes then undergo meiosis I to form secondary spermatocytes, which further undergo meiosis II to produce spermatids.
Finally, spermatids undergo a series of changes known as spermiogenesis, where they develop into mature spermatozoa, ready for fertilization.
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