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 Heart3h 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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Which structure of the female reproductive system serves as the site of fertilization?

Uterine (fallopian) tube

Ovary

Cervix

Vagina

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Understand the process of fertilization: Fertilization occurs when a sperm cell meets and fuses with an egg cell to form a zygote. This typically happens within the female reproductive system.

Identify the structures involved in the female reproductive system: The key structures include the ovaries, uterine (fallopian) tubes, uterus, cervix, and vagina. Each structure has a specific function in reproduction.

Focus on the uterine (fallopian) tube: The uterine tube is a pair of narrow tubes that connect the ovaries to the uterus. It is lined with ciliated cells that help transport the egg from the ovary toward the uterus.

Explain why fertilization occurs in the uterine (fallopian) tube: After ovulation, the egg is released from the ovary and enters the uterine tube. Sperm cells travel through the vagina, cervix, and uterus to reach the uterine tube, where fertilization typically occurs.

Clarify the roles of other structures: The ovary produces and releases the egg, the cervix acts as a gateway to the uterus, and the vagina serves as the entry point for sperm during intercourse. However, these structures are not the site of fertilization.