Give a schematic representation of spermatogenesis in humans.

Question

Answer the following questions. 

(i). Give a schematic representation of spermatogenesis in humans.

(ii). At which stage of life does gametogenesis begin in human male and female respectively ?

(iii). Name the organs where gametogenesis gets completed in human male and female, respectively.

Answer 1

(i)

Schematic representation of spermatogensis

(ii) Gametogenesis, i.e., spermatogenesis in males starts at puberty and oogenesis in females, start during embryonic development at foetal stage.

(iii) In human males, the process is completed in the testes (seminiferous tubules) whereas in females, it is completed in the fallopian tube (oviduct).