What is the term for induction of an increased number of eggs that mature and are released from the ovaries simultaneously?

What is the term for induction of an increased number of eggs that mature and are released from the ovaries simultaneously?

• A. Gonatotropins
• B. Superovulation
• C. Induced ovulation
• D. Polyestrus

Answer: (B)

Inducing a larger-than-usual number of eggs to mature and be released from the ovaries in a single cycle is superovulation. In practice, exogenous gonadotropins stimulate the ovaries to recruit and develop multiple follicles, so more eggs reach maturity. When an ovulation trigger is given, these multiple eggs are released together, producing a higher yield for processes like embryo collection or assisted reproduction. This differs from induced ovulation, which triggers the release of eggs but does not necessarily increase the total number released. Polyestrus describes a species’ pattern of having multiple estrous cycles per year, not the number of eggs produced per cycle. Gonadotropins are the hormones used to stimulate the ovaries, but the term for the process of increasing the egg yield in one cycle is superovulation.

Inducing a larger-than-usual number of eggs to mature and be released from the ovaries in a single cycle is superovulation. In practice, exogenous gonadotropins stimulate the ovaries to recruit and develop multiple follicles, so more eggs reach maturity. When an ovulation trigger is given, these multiple eggs are released together, producing a higher yield for processes like embryo collection or assisted reproduction. This differs from induced ovulation, which triggers the release of eggs but does not necessarily increase the total number released. Polyestrus describes a species’ pattern of having multiple estrous cycles per year, not the number of eggs produced per cycle. Gonadotropins are the hormones used to stimulate the ovaries, but the term for the process of increasing the egg yield in one cycle is superovulation.