Where Gametes Are Produced?

Where Gametes Are Produced?

Gametogenesis. Gametes (germ cells) are produced in the gonads. In females, this is called oogenesis and, in males, spermatogenesis.

Where are gametes produced in humans?

Gamete production in the testes

The testes are the site of gamete production in males. The male gamete is called sperm. It is produced in the seminiferous tubules and testosterone is produced in the interstitial cells.

Where are female gametes produced?

But both sexes have gonads: In females the gonads are the ovaries, which make female gametes (eggs).

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