Answer to Question #232951 in Zoology for Xica

Question

What Happens to the ovarian follicle after the egg release?

Answer 1

Right before ovulation, the egg inside the follicle detaches itself. The follicle starts to release chemicals that encourage the nearby fallopian tube to move closer and surround the follicle. The follicle swells until it bursts open, ejecting the egg and fluid into the abdominal cavity.