What process makes it possible for sperm to penetrate the egg?

A. Sperm migration
B. Capacitation
C. The cortical reaction
D. Morulation
E. Cleavage


B. Capacitation

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A. Mitral B. Aortic C. Tricuspid D. Pulmonary

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Within the red pulp of the spleen are enlarged capillaries called ________, which have a discontinuous basal lamina that allows blood cells to enter and exit easily.

A. trabecular vessels B. splenic vessels C. splenic cords D. trabecular cords E. splenic sinusoids

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Which of the following is not retroperitoneal (least in part)?

a. suspensory ligament b. round ligament c. uterosacral ligament d. ovarian ligament

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Paralysis on the right side of the face could result from damage to the right _____ nerve

A. vagus B. facial C. accessory D. trigeminal E. None of these choices is correct.

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