Describe the six stages of the ovarian cycle that a follicle will go through.

What will be an ideal response?


Stage 1: A primary follicle contains an oocyte and begins producing estrogen.
Stage 2: The secondary follicle contains a secondary oocyte and produces estrogen and some progesterone.
Stage 3: The Graafian follicle develops.
Stage 4: The secondary oocyte is released (ovulation).
Stage 5: The corpus luteum produces progesterone and some estrogen.
Stage 6: The corpus luteum degenerates.

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