Why Do So Few Sperm Ever Reach the Fallopian Tubes

question 50

Multiple Choice

Why do so few sperm ever reach the fallopian tubes after intercourse?

• A) Most leak from the vagina or are destroyed by the vaginal environment.
• B) A majority of sperm are deformed and, thus, cannot swim effectively through the cervix.
• C) Most sperm cannot pass through the cervix because of its position relative to the vagina.
• D) Unless a female orgasm occurs, the cervix closes during the resolution period.

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