Explain the Process of Fertilization

question 65

Essay

Explain the process of fertilization.How does the female reproductive system assist the sperm in reaching the ovum?

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Definitions:

GI Tract

The gastrointestinal tract, a continuous tube running through the body from mouth to anus, involved in the digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Parasympathetic

Pertaining to the division of the autonomic nervous system concerned with conserving energy and restoring the body to a restful state after exertion.

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are covered with myelin, a fatty substance that insulates the axon and increases the speed of electrical signal transmission.

Somatic Motor Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that transmits signals from the central nervous system to skeletal muscles, enabling voluntary movements.