Fertilization is Most Apt to Occur When Sexual Intercourse Takes

Question

Fertilization is most apt to occur when sexual intercourse takes place close to
A) ovulation.
B) early adenohypophyseal secretion of gonadotropins.
C) the last day of a 28-day cycle.
D) the first day of a 28-day cycle.

Accepted Answer

Fertilization is most likely to occur when sexual intercourse takes place close to ovulation, which is when the ovary releases a mature egg into the fallopian tube. This typically occurs around day 14 of a 28-day menstrual cycle. Timing intercourse near ovulation increases the chances of sperm reaching and fertilizing the egg.