What is the cumulus oophorus?
A) granulosa cells that connect the oocyte to the wall of the Graafian follicle
B) a degenerated follicle after ovulation
C) the remnants of a non -dominant follicle after it has undergone atresia
D) a fluid -filled cavity in the follicle
E) a thick membrane between the oocyte and granulosa cells

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The cumulus oophorus is a cluster of granulosa cells that surround the oocyte (egg cell) and connect it to the wall of the Graafian follicle in the ovary. These cells play a crucial role in the nourishment and support of the oocyte.

What Is the Cumulus Oophorus