National League for Nursing (NLN PAX) Practice Exam

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Within which of these structures of the female reproductive tract is the human egg fertilized

  1. uterus

  2. fallopian tube

  3. vagina

  4. ovary

The correct answer is: fallopian tube

Fertilization of the human egg occurs in the fallopian tube, which is also known as the uterine tube or oviduct. This structure serves as the passageway through which the egg moves from the ovary to the uterus. After ovulation, the egg is captured by the fimbriae, the finger-like projections at the end of the fallopian tube, and is drawn into the tube where it can meet the sperm. If sperm are present, fertilization can occur in this area. The other structures mentioned have different roles in the reproductive process. The uterus serves primarily as the site of implantation of a fertilized egg and the development of the fetus. The vagina is the passage through which the sperm are deposited and also serves as the birth canal during delivery. The ovary is responsible for producing and releasing eggs, but fertilization does not happen there; it occurs in the fallopian tube following the release of the egg. Understanding the specific roles of each structure highlights why the fallopian tube is the correct location for fertilization to occur.

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