WAEC Biology 1999 Question 25

Question 25

Reproduction in Animals

Which of the following indicates the direction of the movement of a sperm introduced into the female reproductive system?

Diagram for this question
  1. A.III → II → I → IV
  2. B.VI → V → IV → I
  3. C.V → IV → I → II
  4. D.VI → IV → I → III
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (VI → V → IV → I)

Explanation

Sperm are placed in the vagina (VI) and swim through the cervix (V) and uterus (IV) into the oviduct (I).