gonad (Meaning)

Wordnet

gonad (n)

a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced

Webster

gonad (n.)

One of the masses of generative tissue primitively alike in both sexes, but giving rise to either an ovary or a testis; a generative gland; a germ gland.

Synonyms & Antonyms of gonad

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gonad Sentence Examples

  1. The testes and ovaries are the primary _gonads_ in mammals, responsible for producing gametes.
  2. In flowering plants, _gonads_ are the structures that produce pollen and ovules.
  3. The _gonads_ of hermaphroditic animals produce both male and female gametes.
  4. Disorders of the _gonads_ can lead to infertility and hormone imbalances.
  5. The _gonads_ develop from embryonic tissue during fetal development.
  6. The size and shape of the _gonads_ vary widely among different species.
  7. In some animals, the _gonads_ are located externally, while in others they are internal.
  8. The function of the _gonads_ is regulated by hormones produced by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
  9. The removal of the _gonads_ (gonadectomy) can have significant effects on an animal's physiology and behavior.
  10. Research on the _gonads_ is important for understanding reproductive health and developing treatments for fertility issues.

FAQs About the word gonad

a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are producedOne of the masses of generative tissue primitively alike in both sexes, but giving rise to either an ovary or a

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The testes and ovaries are the primary _gonads_ in mammals, responsible for producing gametes.

In flowering plants, _gonads_ are the structures that produce pollen and ovules.

The _gonads_ of hermaphroditic animals produce both male and female gametes.

Disorders of the _gonads_ can lead to infertility and hormone imbalances.