Physiology · Reproductive System · Hard
Capacitation
Meaning: The final maturation of sperm in the female tract that enables them to fertilise an egg.
In practice: In IVF, sperm are prepared in a medium that allows capacitation.
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Which word means: The breakdown of the body's stored carbohydrate into usable sugar, mainly in the liver and muscles.
Answer: Glycogenolysis
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Answer: Natriuresis
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