Fertilization usually occurs in the
A) ovary.
B) uterine tube.
C) uterus.
D) cervix.
E) endometrium (uterine lining).

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Fertilization typically occurs in the uterine tube (also known as the fallopian tube), where the sperm can meet and fertilize the released egg. Fertilization in other locations, such as the ovary or cervix, is rare and unlikely to result in a viable pregnancy. The uterus and endometrium have a role in supporting the developing embryo after fertilization, but fertilization itself does not typically occur in these locations.

Fertilization Usually Occurs in the