A Mature Ovum in Its Sac is Sometimes Called A(n)

Question

A mature ovum in its sac is sometimes called a(n)
A) oocyte
B) primary follicle
C) graafian follicle
D) ovarian follicle

Accepted Answer

A mature ovum in its sac is called a graafian follicle. An ovarian follicle refers to any small, fluid-filled sac in the ovary that contains an immature egg. A primary follicle is the initial stage of ovarian follicular development. An oocyte refers to the immature egg, which is present in both primary and secondary follicles.