What Is the Function of an Acrosome

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Multiple Choice

What is the function of an acrosome?

• A) It holds large numbers of mitochondria.
• B) It protects the sperm from vaginal secretions.
• C) It contains enzymes that dissolve the protective layers around the egg.
• D) It propels the sperm through the female reproductive tract.
• E) It contains a haploid nucleus.

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Definitions:

Umbilical Arteries

Blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood from a fetus to the placenta during pregnancy.

Blood Vessels

Blood vessels are tubular structures that carry blood throughout the body, including arteries, veins, and capillaries, each serving distinct functions in the circulatory system.

Gametes

Reproductive cells (sperm in males and eggs in females) that fuse during fertilization to form a new organism with a complete set of genes.

Liver

A vital organ in vertebrates and some other animals that perform a wide range of functions including detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.