Fertilization of the Ovum by Sperm Usually Occurs in The

Question

Fertilization of the ovum by sperm usually occurs in the
A)vagina
B)cervix
C)uterus
D)uterine tubes
E)ovaries

Accepted Answer

Fertilization of the ovum by sperm usually occurs in the uterine tubes, also known as fallopian tubes. Sperm enter the tubes through the cervix and travel through the uterus to reach the tubes, where they may encounter and fertilize an ovum that has been released from an ovary. Fertilization in the vagina or ovaries is highly unlikely.