Most Sperm Cells Die in the Vagina When Entering the Female's

question 73

Multiple Choice

Most sperm cells die in the vagina when entering the female's body because

• A) the sperm cannot pass through the mucus.
• B) the female's reproductive tract is protected by digestive enzymes.
• C) of the low pH of the vagina.
• D) the sperm cells have not yet been activated to swim.
• E) macrophages from the female's immune system destroy all nonself cells.

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