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  2. Spermatozoon - Wikipedia

    • A spermatozoon is a motile sperm cell produced by male animals relying on internal fertilization. A spermatozoon is a moving form of the haploid cell that is the male gamete that joins with an ovum to form a zygote. (A zygote is a single cell, with a complete set of chromosomes, that normally develops into an embryo.) Sperm cells contribute approximately h… See more

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    Mammalian spermatozoon structure, function, and size

    The human sperm cell is the reproductive cell in males and will only survive in warm environments; once it leaves the male body the sperm's survival likelihood is reduced and it may die, thereby decreasing the total sperm quality. … See more

    Spermatozoa in other organisms

    Fertilization relies on spermatozoa for most sexually reproductive animals.
    Some species of fruit fly produce the largest known spermatozoon found in nature. Drosophila melanogaster produces sperm that can b… See more

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    Sperm Abnormalities: Causes, Types, and Effects
    Sperm Abnormalities: Causes, Types, and Effects
    Spermatozoa production in mammals

    Spermatozoa are produced in the seminiferous tubules of the testicles in a process called spermatogenesis. Round cells called spermatogonia divide and differentiate eventually to become spermatoz… See more

     
  1. A spermatozoon (/ spərˌmætəˈzoʊ.ən, ˌspɜːrmətə -/; also spelled spermatozoön; pl.: spermatozoa; from Ancient Greek σπέρμα (spérma) 'seed', and ζῷον (zôion) 'animal') is a motile sperm cell, or moving form of the haploid cell that is the male gamete. A spermatozoon joins an ovum to form a zygote.
    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spermatozoon
    A sperm cell or spermatozoon is a gamete (sex cell) produced in the male reproductive tract. It is a motile cell with a single aim – to fertilize a female egg. Each sperm cell contains the entire genome of the male that produces it.
    biologydictionary.net/sperm-cell/
    A spermatozoon or spermatozoan (pl. spermatozoa), from the ancient Greek σπερμα (seed) and ζων (alive), is more commonly known as a sperm or sperm cell. It is the haploid male gamete cell, meaning it is the reproductive cell containing a single set of chromosomes. A sperm fertilizes an ovum, which serves as the female haploid gamete.
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  2. Spermatozoa: Anatomy and function - Kenhub

    Feb 27, 2024 · The term spermatozoa (singular: spermatozoon), also known as sperm, refers to the male sex cells or gametes. They are formed through the process of spermatogenesis, which begins at puberty with the proliferation …

  3. Sperm Cell - The Definitive Guide - Biology Dictionary

  4. Sperm | Definition, Function, Life Cycle, & Facts

    Sep 24, 2024 · Sperm, male reproductive cell, produced by most animals. In higher vertebrates, especially mammals, sperm are produced in the testes. The sperm unites with (fertilizes) the ovum (egg) of a female to produce a new …

  5. Sperm - Molecular Biology of the Cell - NCBI Bookshelf

    The egg is among the largest cells in an organism, while the sperm (spermatozoon, plural spermatozoa) is often the smallest. The egg and the sperm are optimized in opposite ways for the propagation of the genes they …

  6. Sperm Cell: Anatomy, Structure, Functions, Diseases

    Apr 15, 2024 · The sperm cell, also known as the spermatozoon, is the male reproductive cell produced from the male reproductive organ. It unites with the female egg cell to produce a diploid zygote. The sperm cells are formed …

  7. Sperm biology and male reproductive health | Scientific Reports

  8. The functional anatomy of the human spermatozoon: relating ...

  9. 22.4: Functions of the Male Reproductive System

    Dec 27, 2021 · Learn about the anatomy and functions of the male reproductive system, including sperm production, ejaculation, and testosterone production. See diagrams and images of sperm cells, semen, and erection.

  10. What is a sperm cell like? Its structure, parts and …

    Aug 27, 2024 · A spermatozoon, in plural spermatozoa, or sperm cell is the male reproductive cell that is produced in the man´s testicles in a process called spermatogenesis. The sperm cell´s function is to enable sexual reproduction …