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The follicle is a functional structure located within the ovary that matures and releases an egg during the ovarian cycle, as described in [1], [2], and [3]. The rupture of both the follicle and the ovary wall is a coordinated process that facilitates ovulation, as noted in [4], [5], and [6].

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Understanding the Phases of the Menstrual Cycle - Clue helloclue.com Clue 2 facts

claimDuring the ovulation phase, the egg is released from the dominant follicle in the ovary.

claimDuring the follicular phase of the ovarian cycle (which corresponds to the proliferative phase of the uterine cycle), the follicle in the ovary prepares an egg and the uterine lining rebuilds.

Female Reproductive System: Structure & Function my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 2 facts

procedureDuring the ovulatory phase, the rise in estrogen from the dominant follicle triggers a surge in luteinizing hormone (LH) production by the brain, which causes the dominant follicle to release its egg from the ovary.

claimDuring the follicular phase, one dominant follicle matures in an ovary while suppressing the growth of other follicles, causing the non-dominant follicles to stop growing and die.

Follicular Phase Of Menstrual Cycle - Cleveland Clinic my.clevelandclinic.org Cleveland Clinic 1 fact

claimHigh estrogen levels toward the end of the follicular phase trigger the pituitary gland to release a surge of luteinizing hormone (LH), which causes the mature egg to be released from the follicle and ovary during ovulation.

Female reproductive system en.wikipedia.org Wikipedia 1 fact

claimUpon the maturity of an ovum, the follicle and the ovary's wall rupture, allowing the ovum to escape and enter the fallopian tube.