9 Questions
What causes sperm to become motile again at ovulation?
Chemoattractants produced by cumulus cells
Where does fertilization occur?
In the ampulla
What facilitates the movement of sperm from the cervix to the uterine tube?
Muscular contraction of the uterus and uterine tube
What is the primary purpose of capacitation for sperm in the female genital tract?
To release enzymes needed to penetrate zona pellucida
What is the role of acrosomal reaction in the fertilization process?
To release enzymes needed to penetrate zona pellucida
What is the significance of the interaction between sperm and mucosa of the uterine tube during capacitation?
To induce acrosomal reaction after binding to zona pellucida
What is the primary purpose of capacitation for sperm in the female genital tract?
To release enzymes needed to penetrate zona pellucida
What facilitates the passage of sperm through the female genital tract to undergo the acrosome reaction?
Interaction with mucosa of the uterine tube
What is the significance of the interaction between sperm and mucosa of the uterine tube during capacitation?
To facilitate the passage of sperms through corona cells
Test your knowledge about the process of fertilization in the human reproductive system, including the journey of sperm from the vagina to the uterine tube, and the role of chemoattractants in guiding sperm to the egg.
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