Science (086) — AI-generated practice question

Path of sperm from formation to fertilisation:

Sperms are formed in the testes (inside the scrotum). They then travel through the vas deferens, where secretions from the seminal vesicles and prostate gland are added, forming semen. The vas deferens joins the tube from the urinary bladder, and sperms pass through the urethra and exit the penis.

During sexual intercourse, sperms enter the female body through the vagina, travel up through the cervix into the uterus, and finally reach the oviduct (fallopian tube), where they may meet the egg and fertilisation occurs.

Order of structures: Testes → Vas deferens → Urethra → Penis → Vagina → Cervix → Uterus → Oviduct (Fallopian tube)

Source: Chapter 7, Sections 7.3.3(a) and 7.3.3(b)

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• Examiners expect the complete pathway listed in correct order — missing any organ loses marks.
• Name both male and female structures; the question asks from formation to meeting the egg.
• Key terms to spell correctly: vas deferens, seminal vesicles, oviduct/fallopian tube, cervix.
• Mentioning secretions from prostate/seminal vesicles adds quality but is not always compulsory for 3 marks — include it briefly to show understanding.
• The fertilisation site (oviduct) must be stated explicitly.