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  2. Spermatogenesis - Wikipedia

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    Thus, spermatogenesis is the male version of gametogenesis, of which the female equivalent is oogenesis. In mammals it occurs in the seminiferous tubules of the male testes in a stepwise fashion. Spermatogenesis is highly dependent upon optimal conditions for the process to occur correctly, and is essential for sexual reproduction .

  3. Germ cell - Wikipedia

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    Gametogenesis, the development of diploid germ cells into either haploid eggs or sperm (respectively oogenesis and spermatogenesis) is different for each species but the general stages are similar. Oogenesis and spermatogenesis have many features in common, they both involve: Meiosis; Extensive morphological differentiation

  4. Human reproductive system - Wikipedia

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    Like all complex organ systems, the human reproductive system is affected by many diseases. There are four main categories of reproductive diseases in humans. They are: Rate of sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. Genetic or congenital abnormalities. Cancers. Infections, which are often sexually transmitted infections. Varicocele [14]

  5. Gonocyte - Wikipedia

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    This occurs between the time they inhabit the forming gonads on the genital ridge to the time they migrate to the basement membrane of the seminiferous cords. Gonocyte development consists of several phases of cell proliferation, differentiation, migration and apoptosis. [4] [5] The abnormal development of gonocytes leads to fertility-related ...

  6. Gametogenesis - Wikipedia

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    Gametogenesis is a biological process by which diploid or haploid precursor cells undergo cell division and differentiation to form mature haploid gametes.Depending on the biological life cycle of the organism, gametogenesis occurs by meiotic division of diploid gametocytes into various gametes, or by mitosis.

  7. Oogenesis - Wikipedia

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    Oogenesis (/ ˌ oʊ. ə ˈ dʒ ɛ n ɪ s ɪ s /) or ovogenesis is the differentiation of the ovum (egg cell) into a cell competent to further develop when fertilized. [1] It is developed from the primary oocyte by maturation.

  8. Human fertilization - Wikipedia

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    The following are a few of the diseases that can occur and be present during the process. Polyspermy results from multiple sperm fertilizing an egg, leading to an offset number of chromosomes within the embryo. [35] Polyspermy, while physiologically possible in some species of vertebrates and invertebrates, is a lethal condition for the human ...

  9. Human reproduction - Wikipedia

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    Human reproduction naturally takes place as internal fertilization by sexual intercourse. During this process, the man inserts his erect penis into the woman's vagina and then either partner initiates rhythmic pelvic thrusts until the man achieves orgasm , which leads to ejaculation of semen containing sperm into the vaginal canal.