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An oocyte is released from the ovary under the influence of $\mathrm{LH}$
BiologyHuman ReproductionAIIMSAIIMS 2001
Options:
  • A after completing meiosis and before polar bodies are released
  • B after completing meiosis I and before release of polar bodies
  • C after completing meiosis
  • D after completing meiosis I and after release of polar bodies.
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The correct answer is: after completing meiosis I and before release of polar bodies
Graafian follicle develops under influence of FSH of anterior pituitary. Its follicular cells secrete estrogen. Rising level of estrogen decreases production of FSH, and stimulates secretion of $\mathrm{LH}$. The two cause mature Graafian follicle to release the ovum.

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