VB
Vikas Bhardwaj
Medical Technologist, AIIMS New Delhi
Updated: Apr 17, 2026
**Core Concept**
The question tests knowledge of **ectopic pregnancy** and **fertilization** sites. Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants outside the **uterus**, often in the **fallopian tube**. Fertilization typically occurs in the **ampulla of the fallopian tube**.
**Why the Correct Answer is Right**
Since the question asks for the normal site of fertilization and given that ectopic pregnancies often result from issues related to the fallopian tubes, the correct answer would relate to the part of the fallopian tube where fertilization normally occurs. The **ampulla** is the widest part of the fallopian tube and is where **sperm** usually fertilize the **egg**.
**Why Each Wrong Option is Incorrect**
**Option A:** Incorrect because it's not specified, but typically, the **interstitial** part of the fallopian tube is not the primary site of fertilization.
**Option B:** Incorrect as the **isthmus** is narrower and not the preferred site for fertilization.
**Option C:** Incorrect because the **infundibulum** is the part of the fallopian tube with **fimbriae** that captures the egg, not the primary site of fertilization.
**Clinical Pearl / High-Yield Fact**
Remember, the **ampulla** of the fallopian tube is the most common site for **fertilization** due to its wide diameter, allowing for the union of **sperm** and **egg**.
**Correct Answer:** D. Ampulla of the fallopian tube.