For an Ovum to Be Fertilized, It Must Encounter a Spermatozoon

question 45

Multiple Choice

For an ovum to be fertilized, it must encounter a spermatozoon in the ampulla of the uterine tube within ________ of the oocyte's passage.

• A) 3-5 hours
• B) 8-12 hours
• C) 12-24 hours
• D) 7 days
• E) 9 days

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