Fertilization is most apt to occur when sexual intercourse takes place close to
A)ovulation.
B)early adenohypophyseal secretion of gonadotropins.
C)the last day of a 28-day cycle.
D)the first day of a 28-day cycle.

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Fertilization is most likely to occur when sexual intercourse takes place close to ovulation, which is when the ovary releases an egg into the fallopian tube. This typically occurs around day 14 of a regular 28-day menstrual cycle. The release of an egg is triggered by a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH), which is stimulated by the earlier rise in follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the pituitary gland. Hence, option A is the correct answer.

Fertilization Is Most Apt to Occur When Sexual Intercourse Takes