Is a single sperm cell capable of fertilizing a secondary oocyte alone? Explain

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Numerous sperm cells are needed to release enough hyaluronidase and acrosin during the acrosomal reaction to break through the corona radiata and zona pellucida of a secondary oocyte. Thus, a single sperm cell is not capable of fertilizing an oocyte alone.

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The letter "T" within "T-lymphocytes" stands for the _________

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Answer the following questions true (T) or false (F)

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As blood flows through the heart, the _________________________________________ receives oxygenated blood from the lungs through the four pulmonary veins

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