Question

Identify A, B and C from the given diagram of Graafian follicle and mention their significance:

Answer 1

1. 1. Theca externa
   2. Theca interna
   3. Oocyte
2. Significance:
   1. Theca externa: It is the outermost fibrous layer that provides protection and structural support to the follicle.
   2. Theca interna: It is responsible for producing estrogen, an important hormone for the regulation of the female reproductive cycle.
   3. Oocyte: It is the female gamete that, upon fertilization, develops into a new individual.