Human Reproductive System

The contraceptive sponge combines barrier and spermicidal methods to prevent conception.

Sertoli cells are responsible for the nurturing and development of sperm cells.

Storage and maturation of sperms takes place in epididymis.

Fructose acts as the main energy source for sperm cells in semen.

Fibrinolysin is present in prostatic fluid.

Secretions of seminal vesicle, prostate and bulbourethral gland contribute to seminal plasma.

Testes contribute 2-5% to semen.

Meiosis takes place in seminiferous tubules during gamete formation.

It gives characteristic odour to semen.

Peritubular myoid cells surround the seminiferous tubules.

Yes, fertilization takes place in the fallopian tube of a female.

Yes, when the egg is not fertilized, it gets disintegrated and is disposed off in the form of bleeding through the vagina.

The unfertilised egg is discharged by the body in the process of mensuration.

Shape of nucleus determines the shape of the head.

Acrosome helps the sperm to penetrate through the cell membrane.