Ovulation Occurs When an Oocyte is Released from a Ruptured

Question

Ovulation occurs when an oocyte is released from a ruptured ________ follicle.
A) secondary
B) primary
C) tertiary
D) primordial
E) polar

Accepted Answer

Ovulation occurs when a mature tertiary follicle ruptures and releases the oocyte. Secondary and primary follicles are not yet mature enough for ovulation, and primordial follicles contain immature oocytes. Polar follicles do not exist.