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What is the process called when a sperm cell joins with an egg?
Fertilization
How long does a sperm cell have to join with an egg before it dies?
Up to six days
What is the term for the state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body?
Pregnancy
What is the name of the mature egg leaving the ovary during the menstrual cycle?
Ovulation
How long does the egg hang out in the fallopian tube, waiting for a sperm cell?
About 12-24 hours
Study Notes
Fertilization and Reproduction
- The process of a sperm cell joining with an egg is called fertilization.
- A sperm cell has a limited lifespan of around 24-48 hours to join with an egg before it dies.
- The term for the state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus within the female body is called pregnancy.
- The mature egg that leaves the ovary during the menstrual cycle is called an ovum.
- The egg remains in the fallopian tube for around 24 hours, waiting for a sperm cell to fertilize it.
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