The Reproductive System - The Female Reproductive System - Fallopian Tubes Part 2 Flashcards
1
Q
If intercourse has taken place in the past day or two and no contraceptive has been used, chances are good that a sperm will ____ the ovum
A
fertilize
2
Q
If the ovum is fertilized, it will continue on through the ____
A
isthmus
3
Q
Isthmus
A
the section of fallopian tubes that enters the uterus
4
Q
It then exits into the uterus through the intramural oviduct, and attach itself to the ____
A
uterine wall
5
Q
If the ovum wasn’t fertilized during its journey through the fallopian tube, it will disintegrate, and the uterus will get the message that fertilization hasn’t taken place, initiating the ____
A
menstrual period
