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Impregnation is the biological process by which a female reproductive system becomes fertilized and subsequently develops into an embryo. Typically, this process involves the union of male and female gametes; in humans and many animals, it occurs through internal reproduction. During copulation, the male deposits sperm into the female reproductive tract, where sperm may travel to meet and fertilize an ovum released during ovulation.

Once fertilization occurs, the resulting embryo begins to develop as it implants into the uterine lining, leading to pregnancy. The duration from fertilization to implantation varies across species but generally takes several days in humans. Impregnation is a key step in sexual reproduction but can also occur through assisted reproductive technologies such as in vitro fertilization (IVF).

The process is regulated by hormonal signals, notably luteinizing hormone (LH) and progesterone in humans, which prepare the reproductive system for sperm entry, ovulation, and implantation. Impregnation has significant biological and evolutionary implications, as it influences reproductive success and species propagation.

In broader biological contexts, impregnation may refer to the fertilization process across different species, including plants, insects, and aquatic animals, each with unique mechanisms for achieving reproductive union. While the term is primarily associated with internal fertilization in animals, in some cases, external fertilization—such as in many aquatic species—also results in impregnation when eggs and sperm meet outside the body.

Understanding impregnation provides insight into reproductive strategies and evolutionary adaptations. It remains an important subject in fields such as reproductive biology, medicine, and conservation science.

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