What needs to happen first for fertilization to take place? The ovary releases an egg into the uterus. Sperm travels to the Fallopian tube. The protective covering of the egg hardens.

To become pregnant, the following steps must occur: Sperm transport — The sperm must be deposited and transported to the site of fertilization. Egg transport — Ovulation must occur and the egg must be "picked up" by the tube. Fertilization and embryo development — Union between the sperm and egg must result.

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