Which Type of Follicle Will Rupture to Release the Egg During Ovulation?
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The graafian follicle rupture and release the egg during ovulation Graafian follicle is the fully matured follicle, which ruptures and releases the ovum during the ovulatory phase.
After ovulation, the Graafian follicle transforms into the corpus luteum, which secretes progesterone and is required for the maintenance of pregnancy.
The Graafian follicle is the fluid-filled structure inside the ovary inside which the ovum develops before ovulation.