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What Becomes of the Ruptured Follicle
publish date: 2026/06/18 03:07:58.877218 UTC
After releasing an egg, the ruptured follicle transforms into a structure called the (1), which secretes the hormone progesterone.
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zygote
corpus luteum
ovum
endometrium
Correct Answer
(1) corpus luteum
Explanation
The corpus luteum forms from the remnants of the ruptured follicle after ovulation and secretes progesterone to help maintain a receptive uterine environment.
Reference
Biology: A self-teaching guide