How Does the Ovary Surface Change During the Ovarian Cycle?
During the ovarian cycle, the surface of the ovary undergoes dynamic changes. During ovulation, the mature follicle bulges from the surface, forming a stigma. The germinal epithelium and tunica albuginea must rupture to allow the release of the oocyte. After ovulation, the ruptured area is repaired by the proliferation of epithelial cells and fibroblasts.
