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What is fertilization?
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The joining of sperm and ovum.
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Where does fertilization occur?
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In one of the fallopian tubes.
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A mature sperm and ovum is called what?
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A zygote.
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How long can a sperm live inside the female genital tract?
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72 hrs.
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When is the ideal fertilization?
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48 hrs before to 24 hrs after ovulation.
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How long is the fertilization process?
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7-10 days.
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What happens during ovulation?
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Higher thermoregulation and change in the cervical discharge.
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Vaginal secretion becomes less ___ and cervical secretion becomes ___.
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Acidic and thinner...to allow sperm to live, and increase motility and attract sperm for fertilization.
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Where do the zygote go from the fallopian tube?
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The zygote migrates to the uterus to implant on the endometrium of the uterine wall.
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When does menstruation begin?
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Approximately 14 days after ovulation.
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What are the two portions of the uterus?
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The fundus and cervix.
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Where is the fundus located?
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The fundus is the top portion of the uterus.
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Where is the cervix located?
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The cervix is the lower portion of the uterus and it serves as the opening to the vagina.
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