A gonad or sex gland or reproductive gland is an endocrine gland that produces the gametes (germ cells) of an organism. In the female of the species the reproductive cells are the egg cells, and in the male the reproductive cells are the sperm. The male gonad, the testicle, produces sperm in the form of spermatozoa. The female gonad, the ovary, produces egg cells. Both of these gametes, are haploid germ cells.
Boyd Coddington's death was caused by sepsis, kidney issues and other complications from a recent surgery. At 63, he died on Feb. 27, 2008. He was admitted to Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital in Whittier, Calif. in early 2008 and underwent surgery to correct a perforated colon, which led to his death. Continue Reading.
Big Bang Theory Mrs. Wolowitz actress Carol Ann Susi dead. Character actress Carol Ann Susi, known as the voice of the unseen Mrs. Wolowitz on âThe Big Bang Theory,â died Tuesday in Los Angeles after a brief battle with cancer, according to Warner Bros. Television. Susi was 62 and had appeared in numerous TV shows since the 1970s.