The Second Meiotic Division in a Secondary Oocyte Is Completed

question 35

Multiple Choice

The second meiotic division in a secondary oocyte is completed

• A)just after its release into the oviduct.
• B)only after the polar body degenerates.
• C)only if it is fertilized.
• D)immediately after the primary oocyte divides.

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Definitions:

Reflex Hammer

A medical tool used by practitioners to test deep tendon reflexes, aiding in the diagnosis of neurological conditions that affect reflexes.

Tendon

is a strong, flexible band of fibrous tissue that connects muscles to bones, allowing force to be transmitted and producing movement.

Reflex Arc

The neural pathway that mediates a reflex action, involving sensory receptors, nerves, and the spinal cord.

Integration Center

An area of the central nervous system, such as the brain or spinal cord, where information is processed and interpreted.