Asked in PMC Practice Test 10 (2021) 2021

In humans, only one ovum is usually discharged from the ovary at a time. This phenomenon is called?

Correct answer: A. Ovulation

  • A. Ovulation
  • B. Menstruation
  • C. Oestrous
  • D. All of these

Explanation

Ovulation is the release of a mature egg (ovum) from the ovary, and it typically occurs once during each menstrual cycle in humans. After ovulation, the egg is available for fertilization by sperm, and if fertilization doesn't occur, the egg is expelled from the body during menstruation.

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About Menstrual Cycle

The menstrual cycle covers the coordinated changes in the ovaries and uterus, including menstruation, follicular growth, ovulation and corpus luteum formation. It links follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, oestrogen and progesterone with endometrial changes, and distinguishes the ovarian cycle from the uterine cycle and the hormonal events of pregnancy.

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