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Formation of gametes |
The testes in males in the ovaries in females produce gametes. The formation of gametes in males and females are caused by a type of cell division called meiosis |
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Synapsis |
The chromosomes of meiosis align as pairs in a process called |
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Male reproductive system |
The male reproductive system consists of the testis a series of ducks accessory glands and supporting structures |
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The scrotum |
Is a sac-like structure containing the testes divided into right and left internal compartments but incomplete connective tissue septum |
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The scrotum continued |
The skin or a layer of loose connective tissue and a layer of smooth muscle call the dartos muscle |
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Dartos muscle |
In cold temperatures the dartos muscle contracts causing the skin on the scrotum become firm and wrinkled and reducing the overall size of the scrotum |
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Cremaster muscles |
Extensions of the abdominal muscle into the scrotum, used to pull the scrotum near the body |
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Testes |
4 male gonads are oval organs each about five to seven meters long within the scrotum how to part of each test consists of a connective tissue capsule |
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Spermatogenesis |
Is the formation of sperm cells before puberty the testes remain relatively simple and unchanged for the time of their initial development |
