North Carolina EMT State Practice Exam

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Where does fertilization typically occur in the female reproductive system?

In the uterus
In the ovaries
In the fallopian tubes
In the cervix

The correct answer is: In the fallopian tubes

Fertilization typically occurs in the fallopian tubes, which are the structures that connect the ovaries to the uterus. After ovulation, when an egg is released from an ovary, it travels down the fallopian tube. If sperm is present during this time—often due to intercourse leading to sperm traveling through the female reproductive tract—fertilization can take place within the fallopian tube. This is the optimal location because it allows for the immediate transport of the fertilized egg (zygote) toward the uterus, where it can implant and develop into a pregnancy. The fallopian tubes provide the necessary environment and cellular components to facilitate the joining of the sperm and egg, making it the primary site for fertilization in the female reproductive system.