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6.2.6 Gonads
Gonads: Gonads are special type of endocrine glands which beside hormone secretions also produce gametes. Female gonads are ovaries while male gonads are testes.
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6.2.6 Gonads
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Gonads: Gonads are special type of endocrine glands which beside hormone secretions also produce gametes. Female gonads are ovaries while male gonads are testes.
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Gonads: Gonads are special type of endocrine glands which beside hormone secretions also produce gametes. Female gonads are ovaries while male gonads are testes.
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- Gonads: Gonads are special type of endocrine glands which beside hormone secretions also produce gametes. Female gon
For long answers on 6.2.6 Gonads: define clearly → explain the main parts → give one example → state one exam caution.
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Important points
- Gonads: Gonads are special type of endocrine glands which beside hormone secretions also produce gametes. Female gon
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Common Mistakes
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Do not write about 6.2.6 Gonads without a clear definition.
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Do not mix this idea with a neighbouring chapter concept.
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Gonads: Gonads are special type of endocrine glands which beside hormone secretions also produce gametes. Female gon
Gonads: Gonads are special type of endocrine glands which beside hormone secretions also produce gametes. Female gonads are ovaries while male gonads are te
- Definition
- Gonads: Gonads are special type of endocrine glands which beside hormone secretions also produce gametes. Female gonads are ovaries while male gonads are te
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- Do not write about 6.2.6 Gonads without a clear definition.
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