After Ovulation, the Ruptured Follicle Closes and Becomes an Endocrine

Question

After ovulation, the ruptured follicle closes and becomes an endocrine structure called a(n)
A)oviduct.
B)corpus albicans.
C)corpus spongiosum.
D)isthmus.
E)corpus luteum.

Accepted Answer

After ovulation, the ruptured follicle develops into a temporary endocrine structure called the corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone and prepares the uterus for potential pregnancy.