What is released from the ovary during ovulation?

During ovulation, the process involves the release of a mature ovum, often referred to as an egg, from the ovarian follicle. This event signifies the culmination of ovarian cycles, particularly the maturation of the follicle under the influence of hormones such as luteinizing hormone (LH).

The egg is released into the fallopian tube, where it may encounter sperm for fertilization. This process is crucial for reproduction as it presents the opportunity for fertilization and subsequent development of an embryo, if sperm are present.

The other options refer to different aspects of the reproductive cycle: sperm are produced in the male reproductive system, follicular fluid is the fluid in which the egg is contained within the follicle but is not released on its own; it surrounds the egg and helps in its development; and the corpus luteum, formed after ovulation, is responsible for hormone production to support early pregnancy if fertilization occurs, but it does not get released from the ovary.