Suppose that Latisha's menstrual cycle begins on the first day of January. If she is planning on having sexual intercourse but does not want to become pregnant, she should be most concerned about using contraception (or abstaining from intercourse) during which of the following dates?
A) January 2-7
B) January 10-15
C) January 20-26
D) January 27-31

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By the end of the 13th or 14th day of this growth, the follicle (sac) surrounding the ovum breaks, releasing the mature ovum: This process is called ovulation. The ovum can survive for 12 to 24 hours. Sperm can survive for about 5 days once deposited in the vagina. Thus, Latisha should be most concerned about becoming pregnant from January 10 to January 15.

Suppose That Latisha's Menstrual Cycle Begins on the First Day