The correct answer is Option (1)- Ovulation.
The process by which the Graafian follicle ruptures and releases the mature egg (ovum) from the ovary is known as Ovulation.
- Ovulation is when a mature egg is released from the ovary, pushed down the fallopian tube, and is made available to be fertilized. Approximately every month an egg will mature within one of the ovaries. As it reaches maturity, the egg is released by the ovary where it enters the fallopian tube to make its way towards waiting for sperm and the uterus.If no conception occurs, the uterine lining, as well as blood, will be shed.
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Menstruation: This process involves the shedding of the uterine lining (endometrium) along with blood, occurring approximately every 28 days in women who are not pregnant. Menstruation marks the beginning of the menstrual cycle and occurs if the released egg is not fertilized.
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Implantation: Implantation occurs after fertilization when the fertilized egg (zygote) travels through the fallopian tube and attaches itself to the lining of the uterus (endometrium). This attachment marks the start of pregnancy.
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Copulation: This term refers to sexual intercourse or the act of mating between individuals, often involving the union of sperm and egg for fertilization.
In the context of the release of the egg from the ovary, the specific process described is ovulation, where the mature egg is released from the Graafian follicle. |
