Body systemsQuestion 797 of 1700
What happens to an unfertilized egg?
- It leaves during menstruation
- It stays in the Fallopian tube until it dissolves
- It becomes a new egg for the next month
- It is absorbed back into the ovary
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Correct answer: It leaves during menstruation
If the egg is not fertilized, it leaves the body through the uterus about two weeks later.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.11: Reproductive System
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026