reproduction Independent assort, X-over, random fertilization. Fibonacci cones.
hermaphrodite Bluehead wrasse gyny=female; clownfish protandry: female largest, breeding male next. Hermes(Greek messenger)=Mercury Aphrodite=Venus PBS-ShapeOfLife/2.3_TheFirstHunter/#37:30 39:30 Hermaphrodite flatworms mating: penis fencing BBC-LifeInTheUndergrowth/1.1_InvasionOfTheLand/#23:00 Hermaphrodite leopard slugs mating in midair
parthenogenesis Cnemidophorus uniparens: hard to find mate.
menstrual REVU; estradiol is an estrogen. 450 cycles=37 years; used as oral contraceptive.
male Sperm stored in epididymis.
fertilization Fertilization
placenta HCG excreted in urine used for pregnancy test - corpus luteum continues secretingf progesterone.
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SQ:                     5=c                 9=d 10=b
AQ: 1=c  2=b  3=e  4=a  5=a  6=b  7=e  6=c  9=a 10=B?
   11=c 12=C 13=a 14=b 15=E?
CQ: 1=A

0. Hermes: Greek Messenger God (Mercury), Aphrodite/Venus
1. Polar body twin (half identical) fertilized by 2 sperms.
2. Aphids cornicles secrete defensive substances.
3. Adult mice can multiply oogonia and develop into oocytes.
4. Estrous cycles (non-primate mammals): endometrium is reabsorbed by the uterus, sexual receptivity limited to "heat" period.
5. Testes of many mammals are held in the scrotum, lower temperature.
6. Seminal vesicles 60% of semen.
7. Prostate is an exocrine gland: secretes into duct; 1/3 of semen.
8. Bulbourethral gland secretes clear mucus before ejaculation, neutralizes acidic urine in urethra.
9. Prostaglandins: lipid hormones act on smooth muscle, inflammation
10. Birth=parturition