After Ovulation, the Remnants of the Follicle Become an Endocrine

Question

After ovulation, the remnants of the follicle become an endocrine structure called the
A)corpus albicans.
B)theca.
C)corpus luteum.
D)antrum.
E)tunica albuginea.

Accepted Answer

After ovulation, the remnants of the follicle become the corpus luteum, which is responsible for secreting progesterone and maintaining the endometrial lining for potential implantation of a fertilized egg. The corpus albicans is formed when the corpus luteum regresses, the theca is a layer of cells within the follicle, the antrum is the fluid-filled space within the follicle, and the tunica albuginea is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the ovary.