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The membranous cover of the ovum at ovulation is

Updated On: Jul 7, 2022
  • corona radiata
  • zona radiata
  • zona pellucida
  • chorion
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The outermost membranous cover of the ovum at ovulation is corona radiata. It is formed by follicular cells. Inner to corona radiata is zona pellucida, which is made up of three different glycoproteins secreted by the ovum itself.
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