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o Mature ovum (yolk) is released from the ovary by rupturing of the follicles.
o The ovum moves through the following regions of the female reproductive for addition of various
components of the egg.
o Fertilization takes place at the funnel, where there is also addition of the chalazae to hold the
yolk.
o Yolk takes 15 minutes at the tunnel.
o The egg moves down to the magnum where thick albumen is added.
o From the magnum the egg moves to the isthmus, where shell membrane that deforms the shape
of the egg is added.
o Water, mineral salts and vitamin are also added at the section.
o The egg moves to the where there is calcium deposits used for formation of shell.
o There is also completion of albumen addition in this section.
o The egg is then temporarily stored in the vagina.
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