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In a young female of reproductive age with regular menstrual cycle of 28 days, ovulation occurs at around 14th day of periods. When is the first polar body extruded?

A
12 hrs prior to ovulation
B
Accompanied by ovulation
C
48hrs after the ovulation
D
At the time of ovulation
High-Yield Explanation
Primary oocyte remain in prophase of meiosis I until primodial follicle grow to form primary follicle which grows to form secondary/graffian follicle. The secondary follicle enters preovulatory stage 36 hrs before ovulation when LH surge occurs resulting in completion of meiosis -I and formation of secondary oocyte and 1st polar body 12hrs prior to ovulation(LH peak occurs).

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