The Process by Which a Mature Egg Is Ejected from the Ovary

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Multiple Choice

The process by which a mature egg is ejected from the ovary is called ________.

• A) emission
• B) menses
• C) fertilization
• D) ovulation
• E) parturition

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Definitions:

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