Sperm Cannot Fertilize an Oocyte Until They

question 26

Multiple Choice

Sperm cannot fertilize an oocyte until they

• A) undergo capacitation.
• B) undergo meiosis.
• C) lose their flagellum.
• D) are in the vagina for 3 days.
• E) are activated by sustentacular cells of the vagina.

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Definitions:

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to help individuals overcome phobias and anxiety disorders by gradually exposing them to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that pairs a neutral stimulus with a stimulus that naturally produces a response until the neutral stimulus alone produces the same response.

Phobias

Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations that significantly interfere with an individual's daily life.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by recurring, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) as a way to cope with anxiety.