Depolarization of the Oocyte Plasma Membrane Occurs When the First $\alpha$

question 90

Multiple Choice

Depolarization of the oocyte plasma membrane occurs when the first sperm attaches to the integrin $\alpha$ 6 $\beta$ 1.This is called the

• A)slow block to polyspermy.
• B)acrosomal reaction.
• C)fast block to polyspermy.
• D)fertilization.
• E)spermiogenesis.

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