What happens to secondary oocyte once its released from the follicle?

Once the secondary oocyte is released from the follicle during ovulation, it enters the fallopian tube. If a sperm cell fertilizes it, the secondary oocyte completes meiOSis II, resulting in a mature ovum and a second polar body. If fertilization does not occur, the secondary oocyte will eventually degenerate and be reabsorbed by the body within 24 hours.