In the ovarian cycle, the dominant follicle

A. is selected on day 1 of the cycle, and no other follicles develop beyond that day.
B. undergoes atresia.
C. continues to grow beyond day 7 of the cycle, while the other developing follicles degenerate.
D. is selected to continue growing at about the middle of the luteal phase.
E. ruptures during ovulation on day 21 of the cycle.


Answer: C

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