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Q: Why does only one sperm cell reach the fallopian tube?
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What is the only flagellated cell in the body?

Sperm cells possibly...are you sure there are only one?


How does the human fertilization process work?

Human fertilization is a complex process that involves several steps: Ejacu**** and Ovulation: The most common sequence begins with ejaculat** during copulation, followed by ovulation. Sperm Journey: After ejacula****, sperm begin their journey inside the female reproductive tract until they reach the Fallopian tubes, where the egg cell is located. Out of the millions of sperm released during ejacula****, just about two hundred are able to hit the egg cell in the Fallopian tube. Penetration of the Corona Radiata: The first stage of human fertilization is the penetration of spermatozoa into the corona radiata of the egg, a coat made of cells that surrounds the egg. Sperm cells are able to go through this first barrier thanks to the release of the hyaluronidase enzyme, and the motion of their flagellum (the tail). Penetration of the Zona Pellucida: More than a single sperm cell is required to degrade the ZP. Nonetheless, in the end, only one sperm will penetrate this layer. Fusion of Membranes: The sperm plasma then fuses with the egg’s plasma membrane and their nuclei fuse1. This triggers the sperm head to disconnect from its flagellum as the egg travels down the fallopian tube to reach the uterus. Formation of Zygote: The result of this union leads to the production of a fertilized egg called a zygote, initiating embryonic development. This process can also occur outside of the body through methods like in vitro fertilization.


If sperm does not get in to the vagina then there is a chance of pregnancy?

If sperm does not enter the vagina, there is no chance of pregnancy. Pregnancy occurs when sperm fertilizes an egg, and this can only happen if the sperm comes into contact with the vagina and eventually reaches the egg in the fallopian tubes. Without this contact, pregnancy cannot occur.


What happens during and after human fertilization?

Fertilization is a very complicated process. It starts with the sperm cell entering the uterus. The sperm travels through the vagina and cervix into the uterus where it travels up the oviducts (fallopian tubes). While thousands of sperm enter, only a few will actually reach the egg. Of these few only one will enter. Once the sperm enters its merges with the egg forming a zygote. Fertilization can only occur in the oviducts, and during a specific period of time, ovulation. This is fertilization in essence. The entire process of egg secretion, priming the reproductive organs for a baby, and the baby growing is a very complicated process. However, fertilization is just the act of the sperm meeting the egg and merging to form a zygote. This is also a simple view of the process. For a more complicated on, if needed. Go to http:/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_fertilization .


What cell division forms sperm and ova?

Meiotic Cell Division- occurs only in the production of ova and sperm. It producesfour daughter cells that contain only half the number of chromosomes as found in the parent cell.;) Awesome

Related questions

Why does only one sperm reach the fallopian tube?

Many reach the fallopian tubes, but only one gets to the egg.


Does the sperm start to fertalize inside the fallopian tube?

No. Fallopian tubes exist only in women. Sperm is produced only by men.


Is sperm a form of bacteria?

Sperm Is Not BacteriaNo. Sperm is something that fertilizes the egg that's released into the fallopian tube. Only one sperm will fertilize the egg, other will eventually die. During fertilization the sperm loses it's tail and the cell in the egg begins to divide and turn into a baby.


Is a sperm cell large in size?

No. Seminal fluid is only about 10% sperm.


Is Sperm cell a haploid or diploid?

A sperm cell is haploid with only 24 chromosomes.


Which cell has tail to help it move?

Sperm cells are zygotes (specialised cells with only 23 chromosomes).


How long for female sperm to reach egg?

Only males have sperm. There is no such thing as female sperm.


Are all sperm equal?

All sperm cell are the same. It only takes one sperm cell to get a girl pregnant.


How does the sperm get in to the egg?

To get to the egg the sperm has to first go through sexual intercourse and then the sperm travels in a liquid till it reaches the fallopian tube where the egg is to get into the egg the sperm uses its tail. (only a brief way)


What is the only flagellated cell in the body?

Sperm cells possibly...are you sure there are only one?


How many sperm cell unite with an egg cell?

There can be only one.


Can sperm goes through mouth causes pregnancy?

Sperm into mouth will not get you pregnant, only sperm into vagina can do that.