Where Must Fertilization Occur in the Fallopian Tube

question 180

Multiple Choice

Where must fertilization occur in the fallopian tube?

• A)The last third of the fallopian tube.
• B)The distal third of the fallopian tube.
• C)Immediately as the egg enters the fallopian tube.
• D)Just before entering the uterus.
• E)At the entrance of the uterus.

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Definitions:

Cilia

Microscopic, hair-like structures protruding from the surface of some cells, moving liquid past the cell or moving the cell itself.

Mucus

A thick, slippery substance produced by glands in the lining of the body's passageways, such as the respiratory, digestive, and reproductive tracts, serving as a protective lubricant.

Distal Airways

The segments of the respiratory system that are furthest from the mouth, including the smaller bronchioles and alveoli, crucial for gas exchange.

Central Airways

The major air passages leading from the trachea to the lungs, facilitating the movement of air in and out of the lungs.