In a young female of reproductive age with regular menstrual cycles of 28 days ovulation occurs around 14th day of periods. When is first polar body extruded.
Correct Answer: Accompanied by ovulation
Description: Its at the time of ovulation or just before it. The oocyte remains in the diplotene stage of meiosis I until the LH surge. With the LH surge there is a resumption of meiotic activity and the first polar body is released just before ovulation. Ovulation is around 34-36 hours from the beginning of LH surge And 10-12 hours from the peak of LH surge.
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