Question

State whether the following are true or false:

The enlarged mature follicle bursts to release the egg.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. There are two ovaries in the abdominal cavity near the kidneys. Each ovary contains thousands of growing ovarian follicles.
2. During puberty, these follicles mature and produce ova (egg).
3. The mature follicle eventually enlarges and becomes filled with fluid then ruptures to release the ovary.
4. This process is called ovulation, which is when the egg is released from the ovary.

The given statement is true.