NEETZoologyHuman Reproduction
What is insemination?
Options
- AThe release of semen by the penis into the vagina
- BThe fusion of a sperm with an ovum
- CThe process of fertilisation
- DThe formation of a diploid zygote
Correct answer
A. The release of semen by the penis into the vagina
Step-by-step solution
During copulation (coitus) semen is released by the penis into the vagina (insemination). The motile sperms swim rapidly, pass through the cervix, enter into the uterus and finally reach the ampullary region of the fallopian tube (Figure 2.11b). The ovum released by the ovary is also transported to the ampullary region where fertilisation takes place