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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

27. The Reproductive System

Meiosis

Anatomy & Physiology

27. The Reproductive System

Meiosis

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In the process of meiosis, what is contained within the polar body?

A haploid set of chromosomes

A complete set of chromosomes

Mitochondria and ribosomes

Excess cytoplasm

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Understand that meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in the production of haploid cells.

Recognize that during oogenesis (the formation of egg cells), meiosis results in one large ovum and smaller cells called polar bodies.

Identify that polar bodies are byproducts of meiosis and typically contain a haploid set of chromosomes, which is half the number of chromosomes found in a diploid cell.

Note that polar bodies do not contain a complete set of chromosomes, as they are not intended to develop into viable gametes.

Remember that while polar bodies may contain some organelles like mitochondria and ribosomes, their primary function is to discard excess genetic material, not to store cytoplasm or organelles.