Question

Complete the following by using suitable words

The follicle which contains the mature ovum is called ________.

Answer 1

Graafian Follicle:

1. Follicles are little sac-like structures located inside a woman's ovaries that are filled with fluid.
2. Graafian follicles are tertiary vesicular follicles or also known as mature vesicular follicles or ripe vesicular follicles after Regnier de Graaf.
3. Oocytes are formed in the ovary before birth in humans and can remain latent for up to 50 years before being activated.

Final answer: The follicle which contains the mature ovum is called the Graafian follicle.