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the acrosome
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Spermatozoa
The acrosome is a cap-like vesicle filled with enzymes
(hyaluronidase and proteases)
that help a sperm to penetrate
a secondary oocyte to bring about
fertilization
The middle piece contains many
mitochondria which provide
the energy (ATP) for locomotion
membranous
penile
1 High levels of
estrogens from
2 GnRH promotes
almost mature
release of FSH
follicle stimulate
and more LH
release of more
GnRH and LH LH
Anterior pituitary
3 LH surge
brings about
ovulation
Ovulated
Ovary secondary
oocyte