A mature ovarian follicle that is ready to be ejected from an ovary is called a ________.
A) primary oocyte
B) vesicular (Graafian) follicle
C) ovum
D) corpus luteum

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A vesicular (Graafian) follicle is a mature ovarian follicle that is ready to be ejected from an ovary. The primary oocyte is the immature egg cell within the follicle, while the ovum is the mature egg cell that is released from the follicle during ovulation. The corpus luteum is formed from the remnants of the Graafian follicle after ovulation occurs.

A Mature Ovarian Follicle That Is Ready to Be Ejected