Sperm-Ovum Interactions
| Definition: |
Interactive processes between the ovum and the spermatozoon. |
| Notes: |
in vivo or in vitro |
| Also Called: |
Sperm Penetration |
Sperm-Ovum Interactions Categories.
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Acrosome Reaction - Changes that occur to liberate the enzymes of the ACROSOME of a sperm (SPERMATOZOA). Acrosome reaction allows the sperm to penetrate the ZONA PELLUCIDA and enter the OVUM during FERTILIZATION. |
Sperm-Ovum Interactions Definitions and Terms
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