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What is the estimated number of sperm cells required to fertilize one egg?
What is the estimated number of sperm cells required to fertilize one egg?
- A thousand
- A hundred thousand (correct)
- A billion
- A million
What is the primary function of the acrosome in the sperm cell?
What is the primary function of the acrosome in the sperm cell?
- To generate energy for the sperm's movement
- To break down the outer layers of the egg (correct)
- To protect the sperm's DNA
- To facilitate the sperm's penetration into the egg
What is the main component of the midpiece region of the sperm cell?
What is the main component of the midpiece region of the sperm cell?
- Lysosomes
- Microtubules
- Mitochondria (correct)
- Golgi apparatus
What is the purpose of the flagellum in the sperm cell?
What is the purpose of the flagellum in the sperm cell?
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What is the typical pH range of the male ejaculate?
What is the typical pH range of the male ejaculate?
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What is the approximate volume of the male ejaculate?
What is the approximate volume of the male ejaculate?
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