Where does fertilization take place?

Fertilization takes place in the Fallopian tube. This is where the sperm typically meets the egg after ovulation. Once an ovary releases an egg, it is captured by the fimbriae of the Fallopian tube and travels through the tube. If sperm are present, fertilization can occur within this structure. The environment of the Fallopian tube is conducive to the interaction of sperm and egg, providing the necessary conditions for a successful fertilization process.

While the ovary is responsible for producing and releasing the egg, and the uterus serves as the implantation site for a fertilized egg, these processes occur at different stages in reproduction. The cervix, on the other hand, plays a role in the reproductive process by allowing sperm to enter the uterus and providing a barrier during pregnancy, but it is not where fertilization occurs.