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

question 47

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 synthesising structure called the corpus luteum
• C) the thickened portion of the uterine wall
• D) the placenta, which secretes cervical mucus

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