What is it called when a mature follicle ruptures and ejects the oocyte into the uterine tube?
A)gestation
B)menstruation
C)ovulation
D)fertilization

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Ovulation is the specific term for when a mature follicle ruptures and releases the oocyte (egg) into the uterine tube. Gestation refers to the period of pregnancy, menstruation is the shedding of the endometrium from the uterus, and fertilization is the union of the egg and sperm to form a zygote.

What Is It Called When a Mature Follicle Ruptures and Ejects