An ectopic pregnancy results when
A) implantation occurs in an oviduct.
B) fertilization occurs in the uterus.
C) fertilization occurs in an ovary.
D) implantation occurs in the endometrium of the uterus.
E) cleavage occurs along the length of an oviduct.

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Ectopic pregnancy occurs when the fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tube (oviduct) instead of the uterus. The egg may also implant in other parts of the reproductive system, such as the cervix, ovary, or abdominal cavity, but the fallopian tube is the most common site.

An Ectopic Pregnancy Results When