Formation of Sperm

1.  Be able to identify a cross section of the testis (do not mistake the ovary for the testis....in a cross section there are no other organs present to use as a landmark). Be able to identify the seminiferous tubules, developing spermatozoa and flagella. 

            go to this website to view slide pictures of the testis http://webanatomy.net/histology/reproductive/male_index.htm

Formation of Ovum

  1.  Be able to identify a cross section of the ovary (same hint as with the testis....be sure to look at a slide since a cross section will not have other organs as landmarks). Identify:  primary follicles, secondary follicle (Graafian follicle); within the follicle be able to identify the mature oocyte, liquid in the follicle (antrum)....know a follicle cell from other cells in the ovary.

  click here to view a Graafian and primary follicle: http://blc1.kilgore.cc.tx.us/kcap1/images/ovary%20100x%20b%20fireworks.jpg

After Fertilization and prior to implantation

click here for a tutorial that illustrates fertilization and the formation of the Morula.

http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2001_saladin/folder_structure/re/m2/s2/index.htm

Implantation:

Embryo development after implantation 

tutorial over embryonic and fetal development: http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/esp/2001_saladin/folder_structure/re/m2/s3/index.htm

Embryo at 3 weeks to 4 weeks: 

identify the rudimentary head, developing heart, and tail region, yolk sac, amniotic cavity, future umbilical cord and villi of placenta.

This link has good pictures of some chick embryos but none of them are labeled:

http://instruct.tri-c.edu/lfamian/Chick%20Embryo.htm

This page has multiple pictures and also includes ovary and testis slides

http://science.tjc.edu/images/reproduction/Index.htm

Excellent website for the 48hr chick embryo (lots of labeled structures);

http://www.uoguelph.ca/zoology/devobio/210labs/48hrwm2.htm