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)mature
D)primordial
E)oogonial

Accepted Answer

Ovulation occurs when a mature follicle ruptures, releasing the oocyte. Secondary and primary follicles are not yet mature enough to release an oocyte. Primordial and oogonial follicles refer to earlier stages of follicular development, before primary follicles.