Lab Fertilization Help
Age 16 · Health
Some couples need medical help to start a pregnancy. In a lab, sperm and an egg can be placed together so fertilization may begin.
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Age 16: open this week
Browse Age 16In the picture
- The pipette tip: a narrow glass opening that releases fluid.
- The egg cell: a large round cell near the center of the dish.
- A sperm cell: a small cell with a tail beside the egg.
- The dish rim: the edge of the shallow container holding the fluid.
Examples
- A couple trying for years may visit a fertility clinic.
- A doctor may use a thin tool to place sperm close to an egg in a dish.
Key takeaways
- Medical help can bring sperm and egg together outside the body.
- This is one option for some people who cannot conceive naturally.
Quiz: Lab Fertilization Help (Age 16)
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According to the card, what can medical help do for some couples who cannot conceive naturally?
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Where can fertilization begin when sperm and egg are placed together for this medical help?
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Which statement about this medical option is taught by the card?
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