Podcast Beta
Questions and Answers
Explain the process of ovulation and the factors that influence it.
Ovulation is the process by which the Graafian follicle ruptures with consequent discharge of ovum into the abdominal cavity. It is influenced by LH.
When does ovulation typically occur in a normal 28-day menstrual cycle?
Ovulation typically occurs on the 14th day of a normal 28-day menstrual cycle.
What happens to the ovum after it is expelled from the Graafian follicle?
The ovum is expelled out into the abdominal cavity along with some amount of fluid and granulosa cells, and then enters the fallopian tube through the fimbriated end.
How long is the ovum viable after ovulation, and what must happen within that time frame?
Signup and view all the answers
What happens to the ovum before or during ovulation, and how long is it viable after ovulation?
Signup and view all the answers