PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the life expectancy of the sperm cell inside the female reproductive tract?
A
24 hours
B
48 hours
C
72 hours
D
92 hours
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ejaculated sperm remain viable for several days within the female reproductive tract. Fertilization is possible as long as the sperm remain alive-up to five days.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Sperm’s Long Journey Fast-swimming sperm can reach the egg in a half an hour, while others may take days. The sperm can live up to 48-72 hours. Only a few hundred will even come close to the egg because of the many natural barriers that exist in a woman’s body.

Detailed explanation-3: -A healthy sperm can live from a couple of hours to as long as five days after intercourse. The lifespan of the sperm inside the vagina depends entirely on the environment they are in. The specificities of the woman’s uterus, vagina, and fallopian tubes determine the lifespan of the sperm.

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