Multiple Choice
The pH of the adult female vagina is normally:
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27. The Reproductive System
Introduction to the Reproductive System
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The process of releasing a mature ovum into the fallopian tubes each month is called:
A
Implantation
B
Fertilization
C
Ovulation
D
Menstruation
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Step 1: Begin by understanding the key terms provided in the problem. Implantation refers to the process where a fertilized egg attaches to the uterine lining. Fertilization is the union of sperm and egg to form a zygote. Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining when pregnancy does not occur. Ovulation is the release of a mature ovum from the ovary into the fallopian tube.
Step 2: Focus on the specific process described in the question: the release of a mature ovum into the fallopian tubes each month. This is a physiological event that occurs as part of the menstrual cycle.
Step 3: Recall the phases of the menstrual cycle. Ovulation occurs approximately midway through the cycle, typically around day 14 in a 28-day cycle, and is triggered by a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH).
Step 4: Understand the role of ovulation in reproduction. The mature ovum released during ovulation is available for fertilization by sperm, which can lead to pregnancy if fertilization occurs.
Step 5: Based on the definitions and the description of the process, identify that the correct term for the release of a mature ovum into the fallopian tubes is 'Ovulation.'
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