Assisted reproductive technology, IVF involves transfer of :a)Zygote i...
Zygote Intrafallopian Transfer (ZIFT) and Tubal Embryo Transfer (TET) ZIFT is also similar to IVF but involves transfer of the fertilized egg (the zygote) into the fallopian tube at the time of laparoscopy. In the past, like GIFT, ZIFT had a higher pregnancy rate than IVF.
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Assisted reproductive technology, IVF involves transfer of :a)Zygote i...
Transfer of Zygote into the fallopian tube in IVF
IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) is a type of assisted reproductive technology that involves the process of fertilization by extracting eggs, retrieving a sperm sample, and then manually combining an egg and sperm in a laboratory dish. The resulting embryo is then transferred into the uterus.
Explanation:
- In IVF, after fertilization occurs in the laboratory dish, the zygote (fertilized egg) is allowed to develop for a few days into an embryo.
- The embryo is then transferred into the fallopian tube instead of the uterus. This process is known as tubal embryo transfer (TET).
- By transferring the embryo into the fallopian tube, the embryo has a chance to travel down the tube and implant in the uterus naturally, mimicking the natural process of conception.
- This method is believed to have better success rates compared to directly transferring the embryo into the uterus.
Benefits of transferring the zygote into the fallopian tube:
- Mimics the natural process of conception
- Potentially higher success rates
- Allows the embryo to travel down the fallopian tube before implanting in the uterus
In conclusion, the correct answer to the question is that in IVF, the zygote is transferred into the fallopian tube, not the uterus. This method of tubal embryo transfer can be beneficial for couples undergoing IVF treatment.
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