If Only a Small Volume of Sperm Is Discharged into the Vagina

question 5

Multiple Choice

If only a small volume of sperm is discharged into the vagina, an insufficient amount of enzymes might be released when sperm encounters the ovum. In that case, pregnancy would probably not result because:

• A)Peristalsis of the fallopian tube would decrease, making it difficult for the ovum to enter the uterus.
• B)The block to polyspermy (cortical reaction) would not occur.
• C)The fertilized ovum would be unable to implant in the uterus.
• D)Sperm would be unable to penetrate the zona pellucida of the ovum.

Recognize principles of Pareto optimality in the context of resource distribution.

Identify and calculate marginal rates of substitution in utility maximization problems.

Understand the conditions for and implications of Pareto efficiency in resource allocation.

Grasp the concept of welfare economics, including the utility possibilities frontier and how it reflects the efficient allocation of resources.

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