Question

Ovulation typically occurs ________ days before the menstrual period begins.

A. 7
B. 10
C. 14
D. 20

Answer 1

Ovulation typically occurs around day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle.

Step-by-step explanation:

Ovulation, the release of an egg from the ovary, occurs at about the midpoint of the cycle. This would be around day 14 of a 28 day cycle. The egg is swept into the fallopian tube. If sperm is present, fertilization may occur. As sperm can only survive in the fallopian tube for up to a few days, fertilization can only occur within those few days post-ovulation.