A Mature Ovarian Follicle That is Ready to Be Ejected

Question

A mature ovarian follicle that is ready to be ejected from an ovary is called a(n) ________.
A) primary oocyte
B) vesicular (Graafian) follicle
C) ovum
D) corpus luteum

Accepted Answer

A vesicular (Graafian) follicle is a mature ovarian follicle that is ready to be ejected from an ovary during ovulation. Primary oocyte is an immature egg cell that has not completed meiosis. An ovum is a mature egg cell after it has been released from the ovary. Corpus luteum is a structure that forms after ovulation and produces hormones to support a potential pregnancy.