To Be Capable of Fertilizing an Ovum,sperm Must Undergo a Process

question 144

Multiple Choice

To be capable of fertilizing an ovum,sperm must undergo a process called:

• A) epiphyseal closure.
• B) ejaculation.
• C) capacitation.
• D) gonadotropin secretion.

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Definitions:

Piaget's Processes

The cognitive developmental stages defined by Jean Piaget that detail how children's thinking evolves with age, including sensorimotor, preoperational, concrete operational, and formal operational stages.

Assimilation

The cognitive process by which new information is interpreted or transformed to fit into existing knowledge or schemas.

Substitution

Substitution in behavior refers to the process of replacing one activity or stimulus with another, often seen in coping strategies.

Cognitive Development

The development of cognitive processes such as memory, problem-solving abilities, and making decisions, starting in childhood and progressing through teenage years into adult life.