The site where fertilization normally occurs is in the
A) cervix.
B) fimbrae.
C) uterine wall near the fundus.
D) outer one-third of the uterine tube.
E) union of the vagina and uterus.

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Fertilization normally occurs in the outer one-third of the uterine tube, also known as the ampulla. Sperm must swim through the cervix and uterus to reach the uterine tube where they may encounter an egg. The fimbrae sweep the egg into the uterine tube and create gentle currents that help move the egg towards the uterus. The uterine wall near the fundus is where the placenta typically attaches during pregnancy. The union of the vagina and uterus is known as the cervix.

The Site Where Fertilization Normally Occurs Is in the