Which of the Following Correctly Describes a Difference Between Spermatogenesis

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly describes a difference between spermatogenesis and oogenesis?

• A) Spermatogenesis results in four mature sperm cells, while oogenesis results in one mature egg cell.
• B) Spermatogenesis results in one mature sperm cell, while oogenesis results in four mature egg cells.
• C) In spermatogenesis, mitosis occurs twice and meiosis once, while in oogenesis, mitosis occurs once and meiosis twice.
• D) Answers A and C are both correct.

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Definitions:

Nerve Cells

Also known as neurons, these are the basic building blocks of the nervous system, responsible for receiving, processing, and transmitting information through electrical and chemical signals.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in emotional processing, particularly fear and pleasure responses.

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain involved in learning and memory, especially the consolidation of short-term to long-term memory.

Fornix

A C-shaped bundle of nerve fibers in the brain that acts as a major pathway for transmitting signals related to memory between the hippocampus and other brain regions.