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What causes sperm to become motile again at ovulation?
What causes sperm to become motile again at ovulation?
- Movement from the vagina to the cervix
- Muscular contraction of the uterus
- Fusion of male and female gametes
- Chemoattractants produced by cumulus cells (correct)
Where does fertilization occur?
Where does fertilization occur?
- In the cervix
- In the ampulla (correct)
- In the isthmus
- In the uterus
What facilitates the movement of sperm from the cervix to the uterine tube?
What facilitates the movement of sperm from the cervix to the uterine tube?
- Muscular contraction of the uterus and uterine tube (correct)
- Isthmus becoming less motile
- Sperm entering the cervix
- Fusion of male and female gametes
What is the primary purpose of capacitation for sperm in the female genital tract?
What is the primary purpose of capacitation for sperm in the female genital tract?
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What is the role of acrosomal reaction in the fertilization process?
What is the role of acrosomal reaction in the fertilization process?
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What is the significance of the interaction between sperm and mucosa of the uterine tube during capacitation?
What is the significance of the interaction between sperm and mucosa of the uterine tube during capacitation?
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What is the primary purpose of capacitation for sperm in the female genital tract?
What is the primary purpose of capacitation for sperm in the female genital tract?
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What facilitates the passage of sperm through the female genital tract to undergo the acrosome reaction?
What facilitates the passage of sperm through the female genital tract to undergo the acrosome reaction?
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What is the significance of the interaction between sperm and mucosa of the uterine tube during capacitation?
What is the significance of the interaction between sperm and mucosa of the uterine tube during capacitation?
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