The follicle cells, after release of the egg, are modified to form a special structure called:
Correct answer: C. Corpus Luteum
- A. Endometrium
- B. Perimetrium
- C. Corpus Luteum
- D. None of these
Explanation
After the release of the egg (ovulation) from a mature ovarian follicle, the remaining follicle cells undergo a transformation to form a structure known as the corpus luteum. The corpus luteum plays a crucial role in the menstrual cycle and early pregnancy. The corpus luteum is a temporary endocrine structure that develops from the ruptured follicle. It secretes hormones, primarily progesterone and some estrogen, which are essential for the maintenance of the uterine lining (endometrium) during the second half of the menstrual cycle. These hormones help prepare the uterus for a potential pregnancy.
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About Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle covers the coordinated changes in the ovaries and uterus, including menstruation, follicular growth, ovulation and corpus luteum formation. It links follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, oestrogen and progesterone with endometrial changes, and distinguishes the ovarian cycle from the uterine cycle and the hormonal events of pregnancy.
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