Rupturing of follicles and discharge of ova is known as

Copulation

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Conjugation

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Ovulation

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C Ovulation
Rupturing of Graafian follicles to release the secondary oocyte (ovum) from the ovary is called ovulation. In other words, ovulation is the release of a mature egg from the ovary. It occurs only once in every menstrual cycle around 12-16 days before the next menstrual cycle.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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