Question

Release of an egg from the ovary is called
A)Maturation
B)Ovulation
C)Follicle formation
D)Menstruation

Answer 1

Hint: In females’ reproductive system, each month release of an egg takes place between the menstrual cycle of 6-14 days. Follicles are responsible for the maturity of ovaries which are caused by the follicle-stimulating hormone.

Complete answer:
Let us study the options to find the correct answer:
Option A: maturation is the process in which the whole body of an organism develops or gets matured not only a single organ or reproductive development takes place. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.

Option B: ovulation is the process in the menstruation cycle in which the release of an egg takes place and in females, it occurs from puberty to menopause period starting on day 13th to 15th of the menstrual cycle. Therefore, this is the correct answer.

Option C: follicle formation is the process of the maturation of the follicles in the ovary which is also known as folliculogenesis and in the menstrual cycle this process occurs in parts. therefore, this is the incorrect answer.

Option D: menstruation is the period that occurs monthly in the female’s reproductive organ as it occurs when there is no pregnancy and it sheds off the lining inside the uterus of the female. Therefore, this is an incorrect option.

Hence, the correct answer is option (B)

Note: In females, there are two separate cycles involved in the menstrual cycle i.e., the uterine cycle which involves the changes that occur in the uterus, and the ovarian cycle which involves the changes that occur in the ovary.