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Fertilisation in humans normally takes place in the:

Answer: the fallopian tube.

  • A the fallopian tube
  • B the uterus wall
  • C the ovary itself
  • D the vaginal canal

Correct answer: A. the fallopian tube

Explanation: The sperm meets and fertilises the egg in the fallopian tube (oviduct).

Sagittal section of the human male reproductive system showing the testis, epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicle, prostate gland, bulbourethral gland, urethra, urinary bladder and penis

The human male reproductive system: sperm formed in the testis mature in the epididymis and travel via the vas deferens, mixing with secretions of the seminal vesicle, prostate and bulbourethral glands. Image: Wumingbai, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Concept context

Male and female reproductive systems, gametogenesis, fertilization, implantation, pregnancy, and reproductive health.

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