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Fertilzation Flashcards

1
Q

In the Acrosome rxn, first sperm must recognize ______ molecules in the _____

A

Species specific
Zona pellucida

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2
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In the second step of Acrosome rxn, binding of capacitated sperm to zona pellucida induces ______

A

Fast increase in sperm intercellular Ca+

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3
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In the third step of Acrosome rxn, _____ are released, allowing _____

A

Digestive enzymes (hyaluronidase)
Sperm to transverse to egg surface

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4
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What ends the acrosome rxn and begins fertilization

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Sperm and egg membranes fuse

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5
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What happens when the membranes of sperm and egg fuse what occurs? What does this cause?

A

Large increase of Ca+ in cytoplasm of eggs
Causes discharge of cortical granules

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6
Q

Cortical granules:
Activates _____ which now completes _____
Modify _____ so that ______

A

Dormant oocyte, Meiosis II
Zone pellucida; no other sperm able to bind egg

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7
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Where does fertilization occur? What happens?

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Oviduct (fallopian tube)
Nuclei unite = zygotic embryo

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The zygote is transported by _____ to the _____ for _____

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Cilia; uterus; implantation

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