The follicle that ruptures at the time of ovulation promptly fills with blood forming
A
Corpus haemorrhagicum
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B
Corpus luteum
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C
Corpus albicans
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D
Corpus callosum
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Solution
The correct option is A Corpus haemorrhagicum Corpus haemorrhagicum is a temporary structure formed after ovulation from the ovarian follicle. It is a blood clot, that is gradually absorbed and replaced by clear fluid. The cells are known as granulosa lutein cells.