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Given below are two statements regarding oogenesis. Statement I: The primary follicles get surrounded by more layers of granulosa cells, a theca and shows fluid filled cavity antrum. Now it is called secondary follicle. Statement II: Graafian follicle ruptures to release the secondary oocyte from the ovary by the process called ovulation.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

A

Statement I is True but Statement II is False

B

Statement I is False but Statement II is True

C

Both Statement I and Statement II are True

D

Both Statement I and Statement II are False

Step-by-Step Solution

According to the textbook:

  • Statement I is False: Primary follicles get surrounded by more layers of granulosa cells and a new theca to become secondary follicles . It is the tertiary follicle that is characterised by a fluid-filled cavity called antrum .
  • Statement II is True: The mature follicle (Graafian follicle) ruptures to release the secondary oocyte (ovum) from the ovary by the process called ovulation .
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