In Humans, the Follicular Cells That Remain Behind in the Ovary

question 37

Multiple Choice

In humans, the follicular cells that remain behind in the ovary following ovulation become

• A) the ovarian endometrium that is shed at the time of the menses.
• B) a steroid-hormone synthesizing structure called the corpus luteum.
• C) the thickened portion of the uterine wall.
• D) swept into the fallopian tube.
• E) the placenta, which secretes cervical mucus.

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