The Ovary Is Surrounded by a Capsule of Fibrous Connective

question 117

Multiple Choice

The ovary is surrounded by a capsule of fibrous connective tissue called the ________.

• A) mesovarium
• B) tunica albuginea
• C) peritoneum
• D) medulla
• E) tunica alba

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Definitions:

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