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* Only one word answer per blank. 1. The ovaries in the female reproductive syst

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1. The ovaries in the female reproductive system are analogous to the ____________ in the male system.

2. Gametogenesis in the ovary is an asymmetric process generating one mature ________ and three _______ _______.

3. Gametogenesis is specifically called ________ in men and ________ in women.

4. In men, the _______ nervous system causes erection while the ________ nervous system causes emission and ejaculation is under the control of the ________ nervous system.

5. The _______ of the uterus has a functional zone and a basilar zone. The ________ has two circular layers and one longitudinal layer. The ________ is continuous with the peritoneal lining.

Explanation / Answer

1. The ovaries in the female reproductive system are analogous to the testes in the male system.

2. Gametogenesis in the ovary is an asymmetric process generating one mature egg and three polar bodies.

3. Gametogenesis is specifically called spermatogenesis in men and oogenesis in women.

4. In men, the parasympathetic nervous system causes erection while the sympathetic nervous system causes emission and ejaculation is under the control of the somatic nervous system.

5. The endometrium of the uterus has a functional zone and a basilar zone. The myometrium has two circular layers and one longitudinal layer. The perimetrium is continuous with the peritoneal lining.