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What happens to the sperm during fertilization?
What happens to the sperm during fertilization?
- Sperm undergoes meiosis to increase its genetic material
- Sperm fuses with the oocyte without any obstruction
- Millions are killed due to acidity and blocked by cervical mucus (correct)
- Sperm is attracted to the oocyte through chemotaxis
What is the function of the acrosomal reaction during fertilization?
What is the function of the acrosomal reaction during fertilization?
- To increase the motility of sperm
- To fuse the sperm nucleus with the oocyte nucleus
- To release enzymes to penetrate the corona radiata and zona pellucida (correct)
- To release hormones to stimulate ovulation
What is the process called when a fertilized oocyte completes meiosis and polar body is ejected?
What is the process called when a fertilized oocyte completes meiosis and polar body is ejected?
- Gestation
- Fertilization
- Zygote formation (correct)
- Implantation
What is the function of hCG during implantation?
What is the function of hCG during implantation?
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What is the term for the zygote and its associated membranes moving to the uterus?
What is the term for the zygote and its associated membranes moving to the uterus?
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What is the term for the implantation of the blastocyst outside the uterus?
What is the term for the implantation of the blastocyst outside the uterus?
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