HLSC 2P50 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Zona Pellucida, Sexual Intercourse, Ovulation
1 Feb 2016
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Adults" view trobiand (super powers), mangaians (only occurs if having sex with same man), humanculists (sperm were little tiny ppl) Not clear relation between sex and pregnancy. Delayed effects (may not notice pregnancy until 4 weeks later) If the egg is not fertilized, it disintegrates in about 48 hours after ovulation. May be needed to break down egg"s surface. Some different function (fighter sperm, not all egg getters) Surround it, make it spin (release chemical message) Sperm can live inside a woman"s body for as long as 5 days. About every other day (need build up of sperm) To org or not to org women"s may facilitate sucking motion so sperm can make way to uterus as well as a better environment for sperm. Infection of pelvic organs (stis and infections are most. Fertility drugs (clomid), surgery (remove blockage), ivf common treatments. If mother is not, first pregnancy not issue (even if fetus is d (rh)
