Sperm capacitation
A) stimulates the sperm to complete meiosis.
B) neutralizes the pH of the vagina.
C) triggers the release of calcium ions, which protect the sperm from enzymes in the female reproductive tract.
D) removes masking proteins from the sperm, allowing them to swim more forcefully and to interact with the oocytes.
E) stimulates binding to the polar body on the oocyte.
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Q2: The process of _ removes proteins on
Q3: If capacitated sperm are placed in a
Q4: The acrosome reaction occurs when sperm reach
Q5: The moment a sperm fuses with the
Q6: The conceptus remains in the oviduct for
Q7: The implantation process requires the presence of
Q8: The presence of _ in the mother's
Q9: Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG), a hormone released
Q10: The _ is the organ by which
Q11: _ cells have the potential to divide
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