Where in the fallopian tube does fertilization occur in humans? describe the development of a fertilized ovum upto implantation.
The fertilization in humans occur in the ampullary-isthmic junction of the fallopian tubes.
Development of a fertilized ovum upto implantation:
Fertilization results in the formation of diploid zygote. The zygote formed after fertilization undergoes mitosis. Mitosis take place in the isthmus of the oviduct or the fallopian tube. This process is known as cleavage. The cleavage results in the formation of 2,4,8,16 daugher cells that are called blastomers. The 8-16 blastomers is called morula, which continues to divide to form the blastocyst. The morula moves further into the uterus. The cell in the blastocyst are arranged into an outer trophoblast and an iner cell mass. The trophoblast gets attached to the uterine endometrium and the process is called implantation. This leads to pregnancy.
Fill in the blanks:
(a) Humans reproduce __________. (asexually/sexually)
(b) Humans are__________. (oviparous/viviparous/ovoviviparous)
(c) Fertilization is __________ in humans. (external/internal)
(d) Male and female gametes are __________. (diploid/haploid)
(e) Zygote is __________. (diploid/haploid)
(f) The process of release of the ovum from a mature follicle is called__________.
(g) Ovulation is induced by a hormone called the __________.
(h) The fusion of male and female gametes is called _____________.
(i) Fertilisation takes place in _____________.
(j) Zygote divides to form _____________which is implanted in uterus.
(k) The structure which provides vascular connection between fetus and uterus is called ____________.