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What is female sperm called in humans?

Published in Reproductive Biology 1 min read

The term "female sperm" is not accurate. In humans, the female reproductive cell is called an ova or egg, and not sperm.

Feature Female Gamete (Ova/Egg) Male Gamete (Sperm)
Production Site Ovaries Testes
Name Ova/Egg Sperm
Function To be fertilized To fertilize the egg

The reference provided clearly states:

Female gamete in humans is called ova/egg. It is produced by the ovaries. The male gamete called sperm fuses with the egg to form a zygote.

Therefore, the correct terminology is:

  • Female gamete: Ova/Egg
  • Male gamete: Sperm

It's important to note that sperm is exclusively the male reproductive cell. There is no equivalent for "female sperm." The female reproductive cell is the egg.

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