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.
Ludington /ËlÊdiÅtÉn/ is a city in the state of Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 8,076. It is the county seat of Mason County. Ludington is a harbor town located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Pere Marquette River. Many people come to Ludington year round for recreation, including boating and swimming on Lake Michigan, Hamlin Lake, and other smaller inland lakes, as well as hunting, fishing, and camping.