The Layer of Follicle Cells That Surround the Unfertilized Egg

Question

The layer of follicle cells that surround the unfertilized egg is called the
A) zona pellucida.
B) corona radiata.
C) Graafian follicle.
D) functional zone.
E) tunica follicularis.

Accepted Answer

The layer of follicle cells that surround the unfertilized egg is called the corona radiata. The zona pellucida is a glycoprotein layer surrounding the oocyte. The Graafian follicle is a mature follicle ready for ovulation. The functional zone is the layer of the endometrium that changes thickness during the menstrual cycle. The tunica follicularis is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the follicle.