Which of the Following Statements About Fertilization in Humans Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about fertilization in humans is NOT true?

• A)The fast block to polyspermy involves modifications to the structure of the zona pellucida.
• B)Sperm must pass through a layer of follicle cells and the zona pellucida before binding to the egg plasma membrane.
• C)Chemical cues released from the egg guide the movement of sperm.
• D)Sperm are incapable of fertilizing an egg before undergoing capacitation in the female reproductive tract.
• E)The oocyte completes meiosis II only after the plasma membranes of the egg and sperm fuse.

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Definitions:

Femoris

Refers to muscles located in the thigh, typically pertaining to parts of the quadriceps, such as the quadratus femoris or biceps femoris.

Femur

The longest and strongest bone in the body, extending from the hip to the knee.

Thoracic Region

Part of the vertebral column associated with the chest, comprising the thoracic vertebrae.

Actin

A globular protein that forms microfilaments, playing a key role in muscle contraction and cell movement.