Ovulation occurs when an oocyte is released from a ruptured ________ follicle.
A) secondary
B) primary
C) tertiary
D) primordial
E) polar

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Ovulation occurs when a mature tertiary follicle ruptures and releases the oocyte. Secondary and primary follicles are not yet mature enough for ovulation, and primordial follicles contain immature oocytes. Polar follicles do not exist.

Ovulation Occurs When an Oocyte Is Released from a Ruptured