In Humans,the Follicular Cells That Remain Behind in the Ovary

Question

In humans,the follicular cells that remain behind in the ovary following ovulation become
A)the ovarian endometrium that is shed at the time of the menses.
B)a steroid-hormone synthesizing structure called the corpus luteum.
C)the thickened portion of the uterine wall.
D)swept into the fallopian tube.
E)the placenta, which secretes cervical mucus.

Accepted Answer

The follicular cells that remain behind in the ovary following ovulation become the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine gland that synthesizes and secretes steroid hormones, primarily progesterone, which helps prepare the endometrium of the uterus for possible implantation of a fertilized egg.