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When ejaculation occurs, the sperm swim up the vagina, through the uterus, in search of fertilizing the egg in the aFallopian Tube bVulva cOvary dVas Deferens

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When ejaculation occurs, the sperm swim up the vagina, through the uterus, in search of fertilizing the egg in the

  • a) Fallopian Tube
  • b) Vulva
  • c) Ovary
  • d) Vas Deferens
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The correct answer is aFallopian Tube. Here's the step by step process:

  1. Ejaculation occurs: During sexual intercourse, sperm is ejaculated from the penis into the vagina.

  2. Sperm swim up the vagina: The sperm begin their journey by swimming up the vagina.

  3. Through the cervix and uterus: The sperm continue their journey by moving through the cervix into the uterus. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina.

  4. In search of the egg in the Fallopian Tube: If ovulation has occurred and an egg has been released from one of the ovaries, the egg will be in the Fallopian Tube. The sperm are chemically attracted to the egg and will swim towards it in the Fallopian Tube.

The other options are incorrect because:

bVulva: The vulva is the external part of the female genitalia. It does not play a role in the journey of the sperm or fertilization.

cOvary: While the ovaries do release the egg during ovulation, the sperm do not swim to the ovary. Instead, they meet the egg in the Fallopian Tube where fertilization occurs.

dVas Deferens: The vas deferens is part of the male reproductive system. It is the tube that carries sperm from the testicles to the urethra during ejaculation. It does not play a role in the journey of the sperm after ejaculation.

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