EMBRYOLOGY
FEMALE SEX GLAND OVARIES ÖOGENESIS AND MENSTRUAL CYCLE
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Question
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Following ovulation, how long does an egg have to be fertilized?
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12-24 hours
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5-7 days
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1-2 hours
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3 days
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -After ovulation the egg lives for 12 to 24 hours and must be fertilised in that time if a woman is to become pregnant.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fertilization: Sperm Penetrates Egg It takes about 24 hours for a sperm cell to fertilize an egg. When the sperm penetrates the egg, the surface of the egg changes so that no other sperm can enter.
Detailed explanation-3: -While ovulation itself only lasts for 12 to 24 hours, you’re most likely to get pregnant in the days before and after ovulation, a window of around six days. Read on to learn more about what exactly happens during this phase of the menstrual cycle, as well as reasons why ovulation can be delayed.
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