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What is the purpose of the follicle where the ovum is developed?
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What is the releasing of an ovum from a follicle called?
The release of an ovum from a follicle is known as ovulation. The ovum is also known as the egg.
What is a mature ovarian follicle?
Graafian follicle
Can you be pregnant with a developing follicle?
No, a developing follicle means the ovum (egg) is still maturing. Once "ripe" the follicle will burst during ovulation and the ovum will be released.
What is A mature ovum in its sac sometimes called is it an oocyte or a primary follicle or a graafian follicle or an ovarian follicle?
graafian follicle
What is a Female egg cell?
The female egg is the ovum. It grows within a structure known as the Graafian follicle. At around the 14th day of th menstrual cycle the follicle ruptures and releases the ovum or egg. - <a href="http://www.gynaeonline.com/ovarian_cycle.htm"> Ovum</a>
What is in the mature vesicular follicle of the ovary?
Follicle Maturation happens at puberty, the anterior pituitary gland secretes increased amounts of FSH, and the ovaries enlarge in response.
Which region of the uterine tube captures the ovum?
During ovulation, the ovum is released due to rupture of the Mature or Graafian follicle. The unfertilized ovum is captured by the fimbria of the tuba uterina or oviduct at the infundibulum region.
What structure expels the mature ovum?
The Graffian Follicle in the ovary expels the secondary oocyte (mature ovum) into the peritoneum, where it is picked up by the fimbrae of the Fallopian tubes.
What catches the product of the Graafian follicle as it leaves the ovary?
When fully mature, the Graafian follicle breaks open and releases the ovum, which passes into the fallopian tubes.
Where fertilized ovum developed?
Uterus
What hormones are necessary for egg cell production?
Follicle stimulating hormone from anterior pituitary is required for maturation of the follicle. There is brisk rise of luteinizing hormone, also called as LH, to brake the follicle and liberate the ovum.
What phase of the ovarian cycle does a spike in LH cause the follicle to rupture and release the ovum?
Luteal phase
