On day 13 of a 28-day cycle, a woman's basal body temperature is 36.5 ° C (97.7 ° F). What will her temperature measurement most likely be if ovulation takes place on day 14?
a. 35.9 ° C (96.7 ° F)
b. 36.3 ° C (97.3 ° F)
c. 36.7 ° C (98.1 ° F)
d. 37.1 ° C (98.9 ° F)
ANS: C
At the time of ovulation, body temperature will increase slightly, about 0.2 ° C (0.4 ° F).
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