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Chapter 22, Problem 1P
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What are the female and male sex cells called?

Introduction:

The reproductive system of humans is an organ system where the humans reproduce and bears offspring (live).

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The sex cells of the males are known as sperms , whereas the sex cells of females are known as oocytes or eggs . The sex cells possess only a single set of genetic instructions, which is carried in 23 chromosomes. The rest of the cells of the body possess two sets of 46 chromosomes.

The sex cells are joined at the time of fertilization. Thus, when fertilization takes place, the amount of genetic information is restored in the 46 chromosomes. By the process of meiosis which is a type of cell division, the oocytes and sperms are produced.

Conclusion

The sex cells of the males are known as sperms, whereas the sex cells of females are known as oocytes or eggs.

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Ch. 22 - Describe the structure of the epididymis.Ch. 22 - Trace the path of the ductus deferns.Ch. 22 - What is the function of a seminal vesicle?Ch. 22 - Where is the prostate gland located?Ch. 22 - What is the function of the bulbourethral glands?Ch. 22 - Prob. 16PCh. 22 - Prob. 17PCh. 22 - Prob. 18PCh. 22 - Prob. 19PCh. 22 - Distinguish among orgasm, emission, and...Ch. 22 - Prob. 21PCh. 22 - Prob. 22PCh. 22 - Prob. 23PCh. 22 - Explain how the secretion of male sex hormones is...Ch. 22 - Prob. 25PCh. 22 - Prob. 26PCh. 22 - Prob. 27PCh. 22 - Prob. 28PCh. 22 - Prob. 29PCh. 22 - Prob. 30PCh. 22 - Prob. 31PCh. 22 - Prob. 32PCh. 22 - Prob. 33PCh. 22 - Prob. 34PCh. 22 - Prob. 35PCh. 22 - Prob. 36PCh. 22 - What is the male counterpart of the labia majora?...Ch. 22 - Prob. 38PCh. 22 - Prob. 39PCh. 22 - Prob. 40PCh. 22 - Prob. 41PCh. 22 - Prob. 42PCh. 22 - Prob. 43PCh. 22 - 44 What are the function of estrogens? Ch. 22 - Prob. 45PCh. 22 - Trace the events of the female reproductive cycle.Ch. 22 - Prob. 47PCh. 22 - Prob. 48PCh. 22 - Prob. 49PCh. 22 - Prob. 50PCh. 22 - Prob. 51PCh. 22 - Prob. 52PCh. 22 - Describe two methods of contraception that use...Ch. 22 - Prob. 54PCh. 22 - Prob. 55PCh. 22 - Prob. 56PCh. 22 - Prob. 57PCh. 22 - Prob. 58PCh. 22 - Prob. 59PCh. 22 - What are some common symptoms of diseases...Ch. 22 - Prob. 1CACh. 22 - Prob. 2CACh. 22 - Prob. 3CACh. 22 - Prob. 4CACh. 22 - Prob. 5CACh. 22 - Prob. 6CACh. 22 - Explain the function of the sustentacular cells in...Ch. 22 - Prob. 8CACh. 22 - Describe a sperm cell. (p. 829)Ch. 22 - Prob. 10CACh. 22 - Prob. 11CACh. 22 - Describe the composition of semen. (p. 834)Ch. 22 - Prob. 13CACh. 22 - Prob. 14CACh. 22 - Prob. 15CACh. 22 - Distinguish between emission and ejaculation. (pp....Ch. 22 - Prob. 17CACh. 22 - Prob. 18CACh. 22 - Prob. 19CACh. 22 - Prob. 20CACh. 22 - Prob. 21CACh. 22 - Prob. 22CACh. 22 - Explain the regulation of testosterone secretion....Ch. 22 - Prob. 24CACh. 22 - Describe how the ovaries are held in position. (p....Ch. 22 - Prob. 26CACh. 22 - Prob. 27CACh. 22 - List the steps in oogenesis. (p. 841)Ch. 22 - Prob. 29CACh. 22 - Distinguish between a pre-antral and an antral...Ch. 22 - Prob. 31CACh. 22 - Prob. 32CACh. 22 - Prob. 33CACh. 22 - Prob. 34CACh. 22 - Prob. 35CACh. 22 - Prob. 36CACh. 22 - Prob. 37CACh. 22 - Prob. 38CACh. 22 - Prob. 39CACh. 22 - Prob. 40CACh. 22 - Prob. 41CACh. 22 - If left untreated, a complication of the diseases...Ch. 22 - Prob. 1IACh. 22 - Prob. 2IACh. 22 - Prob. 3IACh. 22 - Prob. 4IACh. 22 - As a male reaches adulthood, what will be the...Ch. 22 - Prob. 6IACh. 22 - Sometimes a sperm cell fertilizes a polar body...
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