Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Author: Elaine N. Marieb
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Chapter 16, Problem 7MC
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The reproductive system in females consists of organs such as ovaries, uterus, and fallopian tube. Males have testes, penis, and seminal vesicles. Ovaries in females produce ova, whereas testes in males produce sperms. Ova fuses with the sperm to form a zygote. Both the gametes are different in size and shape.
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Chapter 16 Solutions
Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology
Ch. 16 - More than one choice may apply.
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