Final answer:
An ovum develops within an ovarian follicle, which matures and ruptures during ovulation to release the ovum. The corpus luteum forms from the leftover follicular tissue after ovulation and secretes hormones necessary for maintaining a potential pregnancy. So, the corrrect answer is option d.
Step-by-step explanation:
An ovum develops within a ovarian follicle. During the ovarian cycle, the follicles on the surface of the ovary start growing in preparation for ovulation. Of the available options, the ovarian follicle matures and then ruptures at ovulation, releasing the ovum. After ovulation, the remaining tissue transforms into the corpus luteum, which secretes hormones such as progesterone and estrogen, particularly if pregnancy occurs.
It is important to understand that the corpus luteum is the endocrine tissue that develops from the ovarian follicle after the ovum has been released. And while the uterine tube (also known as the fallopian tube) is the site where fertilization typically occurs, it is not the location where the ovum develops.
So, the corrrect answer is option d.