This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Physiology
Feilization occurs in which pa of the fallopian tube: September 2007 
Select and explain. 
A. Fimbrial, B. Isthmus, C. Ampulla, D. Interstitial
C: Ampulla
Answer: C: Ampulla 
Explanation: Ans. C: AmpullaOn maturity of the ovum, the follicle and the ovary's wall rupture, allowing the ovum to escape.The egg is caught by the fimbriated end and travels to the ampulla where feilization occurs; the feilized ovum, now a zygote, travels towards the uterus aided by activity of tubal cilia and activity of the tubal muscle.