Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

27. The Reproductive System

Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System

Anatomy & Physiology

27. The Reproductive System

Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System

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Multiple Choice

The usual site of fertilization is the __________.

ovary

uterine tube

vagina

vulva

uterus

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Understand the process of fertilization: Fertilization is the union of a sperm cell and an egg cell, which typically occurs within the female reproductive system.

Identify the components of the female reproductive system: The main structures include the ovaries, uterine tubes (also known as fallopian tubes), uterus, vagina, and vulva.

Recognize the role of the uterine tube: The uterine tube is the passageway through which the egg travels from the ovary to the uterus. It is the most common site for fertilization because it is where the sperm meets the egg after ovulation.

Consider the function of each option: The ovary produces eggs, the uterus is where a fertilized egg implants and grows, the vagina is the birth canal, and the vulva is the external genitalia. None of these are the primary site of fertilization.

Conclude that the uterine tube is the usual site of fertilization, as it provides the optimal environment for the sperm to meet and fertilize the egg.