After ovulation, the remnants of the follicle become an endocrine structure called the
A)corpus albicans.
B)theca.
C)corpus luteum.
D)antrum.
E)tunica albuginea.

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After ovulation, the follicle transforms into the corpus luteum, which is an endocrine gland responsible for producing progesterone to prepare the uterus for possible implantation of a fertilized egg.

The other options are not correct:
A) Corpus albicans is a structure formed from the degeneration and scar formation of the corpus luteum if fertilization does not occur. 
B) Theca is the layer of cells surrounding the ovarian follicle that works with the granulosa cells to produce estrogen. 
D) Antrum is the fluid-filled space within the ovarian follicle. 
E) Tunica albuginea is the fibrous capsule surrounding the ovary.

After Ovulation, the Remnants of the Follicle Become an Endocrine