After ovulation,the layer of follicle cells that surround the unfertilized egg is called the
A)zona pellucida.
B)corona radiata.
C)Graafian follicle.
D)functional zone.
E)tunica follicularis.

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The layer of follicle cells that surround the unfertilized egg after ovulation is referred to as the corona radiata. This layer of cells is located outside the zona pellucida, which is a layer of glycoproteins surrounding the oocyte. The Graafian follicle is the mature follicle that contains the oocyte prior to ovulation. The functional zone refers to the thick layer of endometrial tissue that is shed during menstruation. The tunica follicularis is a layer of connective tissue that surrounds the follicle.

After Ovulation,the Layer of Follicle Cells That Surround the Unfertilized