Asked by Anand Lakra on May 31, 2024
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About how many oocytes does a woman have?
A) 100,000
B) 200,000
C) 300,000
D) 400,000
Oocytes
Immature eggs in the ovaries that can develop into mature eggs during ovulation.
- Identify the phases and mechanisms that occur during conception and the progression of pregnancy.
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AS
Amritpal SinghJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
On average, women have about 400,000 oocytes or immature eggs in their ovaries at birth. However, this number declines as women age and by the time they reach menopause, they may have only a few hundred remaining.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the phases and mechanisms that occur during conception and the progression of pregnancy.