At about day 14 of the menstrual cycle, a mature ovum is released near a fallopian tube. This process is known as
A) fertilization.
B) ovulation.
C) menstruation.
D) secretion.

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Ovulation is the process where a mature ovum is released from the ovary and travels down the fallopian tube towards the uterus, where it may or may not be fertilized by a sperm. Fertilization is the union of the ovum and sperm, which usually occurs within the female reproductive tract. Menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining, which occurs if the ovum is not fertilized and implanted in the uterus. Secretion refers to the production and release of substances by cells or glands, which is not directly related to the release of the ovum during ovulation.

At About Day 14 of the Menstrual Cycle, a Mature