Spermatogenesis

Spermatogenesis

• The process by which the male gametes, called sperm are created

Testis

Seminiferous Tubules Anatomy

SPERMATOGONIUM

PRIMARY SPERMATOCYTE

SECONDARY SPERMATOCYTE

SPERMATIDS

Sertoli Cells

Somatic cells of the seminiferous tubules that support and provide nutrients to the various sperm precursors.

Spermatogenesis Flow chart

MEOISIS

• 1 diploid parent cell

4 haploid parent cell

Involved in sexual reproduction

Sperm cell

HEAD

Acrosome

MIDPIECE

CENTRIOLE

Axial Filament of tail

TAIL