In the menstrual cycle, the ovum matures during the:
A)menstrual phase
B)follicular phase
C)luteal phase
D)functional phase

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During the follicular phase of the menstrual cycle, the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland stimulates the growth and maturation of follicles in the ovary. Each follicle contains an immature ovum, also known as an oocyte, and these follicles compete to become the dominant follicle. As the dominant follicle continues to grow and mature, it releases increasing levels of estrogen, which thickens the endometrial lining of the uterus in preparation for a potential pregnancy. Eventually, the dominant follicle will release the mature ovum, a process known as ovulation. Therefore, it is during the follicular phase that the ovum matures.

In the Menstrual Cycle, the Ovum Matures During The