Difference between revisions of "Ovulation"

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Ovulation is when an ovum is released from an ovary.

The ovum travels along the edge of the oviduct, aided by cilia, following ovulation.

Ovulation takes place on the 14th day of the menstrual cycle.

Ovulation is when an ovum is released by a follicle in the ovary.

Prior to ovulation follicle stimulating hormone causes the follicles to grow and the ovum to mature.

Ovulation is triggered by a sudden increase in luteinising hormone around the 14th day of the menstrual cycle which causes the ovum to be released from a follicle.

Following ovulation the ovum travels along the edge of the oviduct swept along by cilia.


A graph showing changes during the menstrual cycle including ovulation. The graph notes: The stages of follicle growth and ovulation. The body temperature. The hormone levels. The relative thickness of the uterine wall.

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-: The [[ovum]] rolls along the edge of the [[oviduct]] swept along by [[cilia]] following [[ovulation]].
+: The [[ovum]] travels along the edge of the [[oviduct]], aided by [[cilia]], following [[ovulation]].
 : '''Ovulation''' takes place on the 14th day of the [[Menstrual Cycle|menstrual cycle]].
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 : Prior to '''ovulation''' [[Follicle Stimulating Hormone|follicle stimulating hormone]] causes the [[follicle]]s to grow and the [[ovum]] to mature.
 : '''Ovulation''' is triggered by a sudden increase in [[Luteinising Hormone|luteinising hormone]] around the 14th day of the [[Menstrual Cycle|menstrual cycle]] which causes the [[ovum]] to be released from a [[follicle]].
-: Following '''ovulation''' the [[ovum]] rolls along the edge of the [[oviduct]] swept along by [[cilia]].
+: Following '''ovulation''' the [[ovum]] travels along the edge of the [[oviduct]] swept along by [[cilia]].
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