Human Reproduction Question 451
Question: The layer of cells immediately surrounding the ovum but outside the zona pellucida is called [CPMT 1987]
Options:
A) Corona radiata
B) Membrana granulosa
C) Theca interna
D) Germinal epithelium
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Human egg or ovum is non cleidoic and alecithal.
The ovum possesses three coverings-Inner plasma membrane, middle glycoprotein zona pellucida and outer cellular corona radiata with radially elongated scattered cells held in mucopolysaccharide